Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 3 Location: california, pa
multiple laminectomies of areas l4&5 Posted: 08-30-06 22:43pm
Decisions need to be made again. 1988 had
multiple laminectomies of areas l4&5 now
since 1999 problems arose since pain and
difficulty with just about all everyday
activities increased. Past month had
mris of lumbar, thoracic and cervical
sites also emg. I am a registered nurse
but still find myself needing help
comprehending and heading for another
surgeon 8/6/06. Mri-thoracic impression
changes of disc dessication w/posterior
bulge t-3-t4-through t6-t7 levels rest
unremarkable. Cerbvical mri disc
osteophyte complex c-3-c4 through c6-c7
levels. Mild spondylotic changes in mid
and lower cervical regions. Mild
compression of spinal cord and narrowing
of neural foramina. Cervical spinal cord
unremarkable. Lumbar mri evidence of
post surgical changes in mid lower lumbar
region. L4-l5 disc dessication w/mild
diffuse bulge noted, changes are more
marked in left paracentral region w/mild
compression of the thecal sac and
narrowing of the left neural foramen.
Mild changes of facet hypertrophy w/mild
narrowing of spinal canal. At l4-l5
changes of disc dessication mild right
lateral disc bulge causing narrowing of
right neural foramen. Changes of facet
hypertrophy without significant spinal
stenosis. Emg suggests-- chronic l5
nerve root pathology evidence of ongoing
acute denervation. What does it all tell
you please simpify enough to help me
understand just what I may be in for when
I meet with my 3rd surgeon. And also, the
first 2 prior to these tests already told
me absolutely no surgery. I have a
approximatly 13 inch scar on my back from
the surgery in 1988 with thick scar
tissue. Mydrs all tell me I have the
equivalant of what they call a collapsed
spine?? Thanks
