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MRI Findings - What does this mean?

5 years ago•4 Replies

"Minimal broad-based disc bulge as well as mild bilateral facet arthropathy with ligament of flavum hypertrophy. Findings are indenting thecal sac and causing mild bi-lateral neural foraminal stenosis.

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Nanaedake5 years ago

Is this to do with osteoporosis?

lakeshiaaw• in reply toNanaedake5 years ago

I am not sure. I received a copy of my MRI report via mail but I am unable to return to the doctor for my results bc of COVID-19.

I had an MRI for pain in my lower back that radiates to my legs.

Nanaedake• in reply tolakeshiaaw5 years ago

You could ring the dept. Secretary and ask if you could speak to someone on the phone or ring your GP, make a telephone apt and ask them to explain it and ask if you need to follow it up. For example, do you need physio?

Collywobbles645 years ago

I also have disc bulges, arthritic changes on facet joints with pain radiating from my buttocks and down my legs. They label it degenerative disc disease/spondylitis. I also cannot walk very far. I’ve just had a full MRI of spine and head unfortunately it did not show nerve compression and so they won’t operate even though nerve conduction test showed changes. I’m to have a cat scan now to see if this shows any slippage in my vertebrae that could explain my symptoms. Failing that I going to ask what my options are if I pay privately.

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