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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

I just received results of my MRI of the thoracic spine. And was needing advice of the results. It stated there is mild straightening of the normal thoracic kyphosis. Degenerative changes are seen with mild indentation on the ventral thecal sac. What is the recommended treatment?
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hello

MRI findings may suggests degenerative changes in thoracic spine.
Degenerative changes are generally age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis.

There are degenerative changes in thoracic spine with mild indentation on the ventral thecal sac.
There is also straightening of thoracic spine,it may be due to muscular spasm.

Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants.
Surgery is advised in non responding cases.
Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of paraspinal muscles and it prevents further changes.

Since you have mild findings,I expect you will need physiotherapy only.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Hello MRI findings may suggests degenerative changes in thoracic spine. Degenerative changes are generally age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis. There are degenerative changes in thoracic spine with mild indentation on the ventral thecal sac. There is also straightening of thoracic spine,it may be due to muscular spasm. Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants. Surgery is advised in non responding cases. Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of paraspinal muscles and it prevents further changes. Since you have mild findings,I expect you will need physiotherapy only. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan