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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

Mild right neuroforaminal stenosis L2-3. Mild to moderate left neuroframinal stenosis L3-4. Moderate central canal stenosis moderate lateral recess stenosis mild right lateral recess stenosis and moderate bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis L4-5 mild bilateral recess stenosis and mild left neuroframinal stenosis L5-S1. Congenitally foreshortened pedicles of lumbar vertebrae.. This was what my MRI discovered. Do I need surgery??
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
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Hello,

The need of surgery can not be determined by the mere reading of 4 lines of MRI report. The report is indicative of stenosis at places of lower lumbar vertebra regions, however associated symptoms co relation is of paramount importance for any further comments.

* In mild to moderate symptoms, primary care with:
- Postural adaptations
- Assisted physiotherapy
- Weight control (if obese)
- Analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicines

In severe cases where medical management fails, surgery is best resort to cure.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

Hello, The need of surgery can not be determined by the mere reading of 4 lines of MRI report. The report is indicative of stenosis at places of lower lumbar vertebra regions, however associated symptoms co relation is of paramount importance for any further comments. * In mild to moderate symptoms, primary care with: - Postural adaptations - Assisted physiotherapy - Weight control (if obese) - Analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicines In severe cases where medical management fails, surgery is best resort to cure. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon