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What Does this MRI Scan Result Mean?

Hello, I recently had an MRI. I have the results but my doctor appointment isn t for two weeks. My report date that there is left asymmetric disc narrowing with foraminal protrusion, With high intensity annular fisher,arthropathy w/subchrondal cyst joint effusion. Stenosis with encroachment. Disc degeneration chronic right sided endplate erosions, cal sac narrowing foramina. T-11 vertebral hemangioma small benign cyst on screen. How messed up am I?
Tue, 10 May 2016
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You have a lot of what we call spinal arthritis and disk deterioration and you need to consult a spinal surgeon about this
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What Does this MRI Scan Result Mean?

Hi You have a lot of what we call spinal arthritis and disk deterioration and you need to consult a spinal surgeon about this