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What Does This MRI Report Of Spine Mean?
what does this mean? c 4-5 the intervetebral disc is mildly decreased in height with a mild annular disc bulge and a 3mm central/left paracentral disc extrusion extending slightly caudal and 4mm cephalad to the intervertebral disc space level mildly flattening the anterior aspect of the cervical cord. no central canal or neural foraminal stenosis c6-7 the intervertebral disc is mildly decreasesd in height with a 2mm central/paracentral protrusion with annular fissuring/high intensity zone partial effacing the anterior cervical subarachnoid space
Mon, 1 Jun 2020
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These MRI findings mean that there is a herniated disc at the C4-C5 level of your cervical spine. The C6-C7 level findings are consistent with degenerative changes (spondylosis). Discuss with a spine Specialist for these issues.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
These MRI findings mean that there is a herniated disc at the C4-C5 level of your cervical spine. The C6-C7 level findings are consistent with degenerative changes (spondylosis). Discuss with a spine Specialist for these issues.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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