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What Does This MRI Report Mean?

Hi, My brother MRI report says:- Disc degenerative disease with left paracentral prolapse of L5-S1 intervertebral disc, causing asymmetric compression of thecal sac with compression of left lateral recess, left neural foramen and the left exiting nerve roots. Posterior annular tear with mild diffuse bulge of underlying discal material at L4-5, causing mild thecal sac indentat with mild encroachment upon bilateral neural foramina (Left Right)
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Hello

MRI findings indicate degenerative changes in lumbo-sacral spine.
Degenerative changes are generally age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis.
At L5-S1 level,there are degenerative changes in inter-vertebral disc with prolapse of inter-vertebral disc in left side (para central region)which is causing compression of thecal sac and left lateral neural foramen.It is also compressing exiting left nerve roots.

At L4-5 level,there is mild diffuse disc bulge with annular tear in posterior region.It is also causing mild thecal indentation and mild encroachment upon bilateral neural foramen.

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 neurologist.

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 lumbo-sacral spine. Degenerative changes are generally age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis. At L5-S1 level,there are degenerative changes in inter-vertebral disc with prolapse of inter-vertebral disc in left side (para central region)which is causing compression of thecal sac and left lateral neural foramen.It is also compressing exiting left nerve roots. At L4-5 level,there is mild diffuse disc bulge with annular tear in posterior region.It is also causing mild thecal indentation and mild encroachment upon bilateral neural foramen. 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 neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan