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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

I am 33 and I just had a MRI, which showed worsening bilateral pars defect with 9mm anterolisthesis of l5 on s1 with disc space narrowing and a mild diffuse posterior disc bulge, no significant spinal stenosis, but the is severe bilateral neural forminal narrowing, left is worse with probable compression on the left L5 nerve root. what grade is a 9 mm anterolisthesis according to the result?
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There is slipping of the lower lumbar vertebrae in your spine and also a fracture of the posterior elements of L5 vertebrae. This is causing pressure on the nerves and severe pain. Please discuss wit h your doctor to know if surgery can help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is slipping of the lower lumbar vertebrae in your spine and also a fracture of the posterior elements of L5 vertebrae. This is causing pressure on the nerves and severe pain. Please discuss wit h your doctor to know if surgery can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.