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MRI Of Spine Done. What Does The Findings Mean?

Hello I had a L5-S1 fusion a little over three years ago. I got my MRI results today.. I went to the Dr. to see why I was having so much pain for so long and having similar pain to when I had to initially get my first fusion.. The MRI reports says at the L4-L5 level, there is a small midline disk protrusion with annular fissure. It also says Postsurgical changes at the L5-S1 level with fusion of the diso space, posterior fusion hardware, laminectomy and right facetectomy. Mild right S1 perineural postoperative enhancing scar tissue and mild right-sided foraminal stenosis. What exactly is this and what does it mean?
Fri, 18 Oct 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.

Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Small disc herniation in L5- S1.

There is a cartilage like tissue between two spine bones called Intervertebral disc.
It is protrudes inside the spinal canal in disc between Lumbar segment 5 and Sacral spine.

As you had the surgery earlier, the features are shown in MRI- Scar tissues, Laminectomy and Facetomy ( it is the Operating procedure you had earlier).

Forminal Stenosis means decrease in the space of spinal canal where the spinal cord travels in spine.

Thus my advise is to consult a spine surgeon for further management for disc prolapse and foraminal stenosis.

Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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MRI Of Spine Done. What Does The Findings Mean?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Small disc herniation in L5- S1. There is a cartilage like tissue between two spine bones called Intervertebral disc. It is protrudes inside the spinal canal in disc between Lumbar segment 5 and Sacral spine. As you had the surgery earlier, the features are shown in MRI- Scar tissues, Laminectomy and Facetomy ( it is the Operating procedure you had earlier). Forminal Stenosis means decrease in the space of spinal canal where the spinal cord travels in spine. Thus my advise is to consult a spine surgeon for further management for disc prolapse and foraminal stenosis. Hope this helps. Please reply for further queries. Wishing you good health.