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How Can Severe Indentation Over Thecal Sac And Compression Over Most Of The Lower Part Of The Spinal Cord Be Treated?

Hi ! I am XXXX 51 yrs old . My MRI reveals- degenerative discover tebal changes with- * Diffuse disc bulge with bilateral facet joint arthropathy and ligamentum falvum hyperthrophy ( more market on right side) at D11-D12 leval causing severe indentation over thecal sac and causing compression over lower most part of spinal cord. Spinal cord at this level appears hyperintense - S/o Compressive myelopathy. *Mild diffuse disc bulge at L3-4 and L2-3 levels indenting the thecal sac and causing mild compression over bilateral lateral recesses. Kindly help me to understand above in simple way and cause of the same and also suggest proper treatment. Thanks
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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It is age-related degenerative changes.

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How Can Severe Indentation Over Thecal Sac And Compression Over Most Of The Lower Part Of The Spinal Cord Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is age-related degenerative changes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.