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What Does The MRI Report Regarding Osteophyte Indicate?

I just read this on my MRI. What does this mean: C7-T1: Small disk osteophyte complex slightly effacing the ventral CSF space. Mild right-sided facet hypertrophy with mild right foraminal stenosis I ve had 3 neck surgeries already from an assault in 2001
Mon, 13 Apr 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are degenerative disc disease. Its treatment is glucosamine and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Cervical excercises are helpful. Meaning of this MRI is that one of ostoephytes is slightly pressing the dural space and spinal cord. On right side there is facet joint hypertrophy leading to mild foraminal stenosis. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
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What Does The MRI Report Regarding Osteophyte Indicate?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are degenerative disc disease. Its treatment is glucosamine and analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Cervical excercises are helpful. Meaning of this MRI is that one of ostoephytes is slightly pressing the dural space and spinal cord. On right side there is facet joint hypertrophy leading to mild foraminal stenosis. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.