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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?
Hello I am trying to get SSI. Here is what is noted on a MRI report. At L3-L4 a diffuse disk bulge with a radial tear. Facet and legamentum flavum hypertrophy generates mild spinal canal and moderate left and mild right neural foraminal narrowing. But there is more
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
Hello,
Your spine MRI indicates a bulging disc (discal herniation) which seems to compress your nerve and can lead to radicular pain in the leg. Some chronic degenerations of the spine are seen too.
I recommend taking painkillers, wearing a lumbar brace and avoid weight lifting or staying in standing up or sitting position. Consulting with a spinal surgeon may be needed if the pain persists.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your spine MRI indicates a bulging disc (discal herniation) which seems to compress your nerve and can lead to radicular pain in the leg. Some chronic degenerations of the spine are seen too.
I recommend taking painkillers, wearing a lumbar brace and avoid weight lifting or staying in standing up or sitting position. Consulting with a spinal surgeon may be needed if the pain persists.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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