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What Do The Findings In MRI Scan Of Spine Indicate?

I have just had results of an MRI scan of my spine. I have had difficulty walking and pyramidal signs.the scans shows a significant osteophytic disc bar at level C5/6 with additional cord signal change.and the cord looks inflamed. what does all this mean
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and the findings of the MRI spine.

As per the report, there seems to be pressure on the spinal cord due to disc prolapse in the neck region.

Please discuss the report with the neurosurgeon.

You may require surgery to relieve the compression from the spinal cord (decompression surgery).

You should also use a soft cervical collar.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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What Do The Findings In MRI Scan Of Spine Indicate?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and the findings of the MRI spine. As per the report, there seems to be pressure on the spinal cord due to disc prolapse in the neck region. Please discuss the report with the neurosurgeon. You may require surgery to relieve the compression from the spinal cord (decompression surgery). You should also use a soft cervical collar. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/