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MRI Report Showing Posterior Disc Bulging, Herniation And Thecal Sac Indentation. What Does It Mean?

I am very concerned with the findings from my MRI report and was hoping for a bit of insight into the findings. The findings are as follows: Posterior disc bulging at t7-t8 level. Posterior dis herniation centrally with thecal sac indentation at the t8-t9 level. If anyone can shed some light on these findings I would be extremely grateful.
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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Hi,



Thank you for posting your query.



I have gone through your MRI report. I am very pleased to share with you that these are minor abnormalities and there is no need to worry.



There is a mild disc bulge in the mid back, without causing any compression of the spinal cord.



At this stage, you should start back extension exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist.



Please get back if you require any additional information.



Best wishes,



Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)

Senior Consultant Neurologist

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,

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MRI Report Showing Posterior Disc Bulging, Herniation And Thecal Sac Indentation. What Does It Mean?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have gone through your MRI report. I am very pleased to share with you that these are minor abnormalities and there is no need to worry. There is a mild disc bulge in the mid back, without causing any compression of the spinal cord. At this stage, you should start back extension exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, My personal URL on this website: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My email: drsudhirkumar@yahoo.com