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What Does This Spinal MRI Test Result Indicate?

Have had mri done.. At l1-2 there is minimal circumferential disc bulge At l2_2 disc bulge with small superimposed central dick herniation and 2mm retrolisthesis of l2 on l3 disc slightly indents ventral the Cal sacred At l3-4 minimal circumferential disc bulge At l4-5 disc desiccation and small marginal osteophyte and 2mm retrolisthesis of l4 on l5. L4-5 central disc herniation with annular tear. Disc impinge the Cal save mild central canal and mild to moderate bilateral lateral recess stones is and borderline bilateral neural faraminal stenosis. At l5-s1 minimal circumferential disc bulge with mild right sided facet artrosis. Have leg weakness and right leg wants to drag..seen workman s comp orthopedist and he feels there nothing wrong with me
Mon, 8 May 2017
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Hi there. Usually MRI scans pick up even minor amounts of disc herniations which will be present in almost everybody. It is mainly the disc herniations which impinge on the spinal cord or its nerve roots which can cause a problem. If there is a definite weakness your right leg and radiating pain associated with it that could be an indication for you to undergo surgery. From your report i would be worried about the L4-5 disc levels which is causing moderate stenosis of your lateral recess. Sometimes with stenosis another problem that can occur is a dull cramping pain that can occur on the affected leg. So kindly get your neurology evaluated if your symptoms persists and if you notice a definite decrease in your walking distance, radiating or cramping pain or weakness.Consult a spine surgeon. Also know that if at all you might need any operation, it is going to take care of your leg pain. Your back pain may or may not get relieved.
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What Does This Spinal MRI Test Result Indicate?

Hi there. Usually MRI scans pick up even minor amounts of disc herniations which will be present in almost everybody. It is mainly the disc herniations which impinge on the spinal cord or its nerve roots which can cause a problem. If there is a definite weakness your right leg and radiating pain associated with it that could be an indication for you to undergo surgery. From your report i would be worried about the L4-5 disc levels which is causing moderate stenosis of your lateral recess. Sometimes with stenosis another problem that can occur is a dull cramping pain that can occur on the affected leg. So kindly get your neurology evaluated if your symptoms persists and if you notice a definite decrease in your walking distance, radiating or cramping pain or weakness.Consult a spine surgeon. Also know that if at all you might need any operation, it is going to take care of your leg pain. Your back pain may or may not get relieved.