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What Does This MRI Report Mean?

C-5 C6 anterior spondylosis with posterior disc osteophyte complex there s also vacuum disc phenomena him at this level there s at least mild moderate spinal canal stenosis with residual AP of the thecal sac measuring at most seventh 7.8 in AP dimension. faucer and uncovertebral hypertrophy produce moderate bilateral for mental stenosis
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hello

MRI findings indicate degenerative changes in cervical spine.
Degenerative changes are age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis.

At C5-6 level,there is a complex structure consisting of intervertebral disc and osteophytes(bony outgrowths) which is causing mild to moderate narrowing of spinal canal.There is also hypertrophy of uncovertebral joint and it is causing narrowing of bilateral lateral neural foremen at this level.

There is also vacuum disc pehenomenon at this level and it is due to accumulation of gas with the crevices of intervertebral disc.It is commonly found in elderly person.
There are also anterior spondylotic changes in cervical vertebra.

Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants.
Surgery should be the last option.

Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does This MRI Report Mean?

Hello MRI findings indicate degenerative changes in cervical spine. Degenerative changes are age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis. At C5-6 level,there is a complex structure consisting of intervertebral disc and osteophytes(bony outgrowths) which is causing mild to moderate narrowing of spinal canal.There is also hypertrophy of uncovertebral joint and it is causing narrowing of bilateral lateral neural foremen at this level. There is also vacuum disc pehenomenon at this level and it is due to accumulation of gas with the crevices of intervertebral disc.It is commonly found in elderly person. There are also anterior spondylotic changes in cervical vertebra. Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants. Surgery should be the last option. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan