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so my MRI said that there is slight reversal of the lower cervical lordosis. there is no subluxation. there is normal vertable body hight there is no acute marrow edema. The cervical spinal cord has normal contour and signal also c5-c6 and c6-c7 there is a tiny broad-based disc osteophyte complex which minimally effaces the ventral CSF there is no stenosis. what does all this mean?
Findings suggests mild degenerative changes in cervical spine. Degenerative changes are generally age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis.
At C6-7 level,there is small disc osteophyte complex which is touching thecal sac.There is no central canal stenosis. There is also slight reversal of normal cervical lordosis in lower cervical vertebra.
Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants. Surgery is advised in non responding cases. Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of paraspinal muscles and it prevents further changes.
Since you have only mild findings,most likely you will need physiotherapy only.
Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does This MRI Report Of Back Mean?
Hello Findings suggests mild degenerative changes in cervical spine. Degenerative changes are generally age related findings.It is due to chronic stress on annulus fibrosis. At C6-7 level,there is small disc osteophyte complex which is touching thecal sac.There is no central canal stenosis. There is also slight reversal of normal cervical lordosis in lower cervical vertebra. Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants. Surgery is advised in non responding cases. Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of paraspinal muscles and it prevents further changes. Since you have only mild findings,most likely you will need physiotherapy only. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan