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What Does "annular Bulging Contributing To Mild Central Canal" Mean?

i just got an MRI done last week and the result where annular bulging contributing to mild central canal and lateral recess stenosis contacting sac in the region of the traversing nerve rootlets... i really need to know what that means and i need some help .Im only 22 years old and im just want to take care of the problem now then later ?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello

According to report,you are suffering from degenerative disc disease of spine.
Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.Findings are very early in your case.It may be related to abnormal dynamics of spine.

1.There is annular bulge which is causing mild narrowing of central canal and lateral recess and it is in contact of anterior thecal sac.Annular bulge is also touching traversing nerve rootlets.Level of abnormality is not mentioned in the report.

Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so physiotherapy should be tried first.
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 "annular Bulging Contributing To Mild Central Canal" Mean?

Hello According to report,you are suffering from degenerative disc disease of spine. Degenerative changes occurs in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.Findings are very early in your case.It may be related to abnormal dynamics of spine. 1.There is annular bulge which is causing mild narrowing of central canal and lateral recess and it is in contact of anterior thecal sac.Annular bulge is also touching traversing nerve rootlets.Level of abnormality is not mentioned in the report. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy,so physiotherapy should be tried first. Surgery should be the last option. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan