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What Does My MRI Scan Indicate?

hi sir patient name shanti singh referred by Dr.hemant chatterjee (orth ) bilaspur mri scan of lumbosacacral spine impression L4-L5 disc reveals diffuse posterior bulge thecal sac L4-S1 disc reveals diffuse posterior bulge with bilateral foraminal component, indents both the exiting nerve root. mild facetal arthropathy and ligamantum flavum thickening noted at L4-L5 and L5 -S1 levels

Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.The report says there is a disc slip posteriorly (diffuse) in all directions and causing mass effect on the nerve which is passing through the foramen, and mass effect on the spinal chord posteriorly.
2.There is a inflammation of the joint and ligamental thickening at the level of L4-5, L5-S1 level.
3.This features are seen in case of degenerative disc disease, seen as a age related issue / post traumatic / excessive usage due to hard working with weight bearing.
4.The treatment will be with simple back exercises to physiotherapy will help - in worst non resolving stage final treatment of choice is operative / interventional procedure.
5.Sorry direct questions are asked in paid section, please approach there, here its general area where questions are not left unanswered for longer period. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Does My MRI Scan Indicate?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.The report says there is a disc slip posteriorly (diffuse) in all directions and causing mass effect on the nerve which is passing through the foramen, and mass effect on the spinal chord posteriorly. 2.There is a inflammation of the joint and ligamental thickening at the level of L4-5, L5-S1 level. 3.This features are seen in case of degenerative disc disease, seen as a age related issue / post traumatic / excessive usage due to hard working with weight bearing. 4.The treatment will be with simple back exercises to physiotherapy will help - in worst non resolving stage final treatment of choice is operative / interventional procedure. 5.Sorry direct questions are asked in paid section, please approach there, here its general area where questions are not left unanswered for longer period. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.