this
is what my mri says: C-spine= sagittal
T1&T2 weighted images were obtained with
axial gradient echo datasets. there is
preservation of the vertebral heights and
marrow signal. Craniocervical junction and
cord are WNL without evidence for syrinx
or myelomalacia. There is reversal of the
normal cervical lordosis. C5&6 there is a
central HNP that abuts the cord with mild
flattening. there is associated moderate
right and mild left foraminal
encroachment.C6&7 There is a central HNP
that effaces the anterior portion of the
cal sac with no cord flattening. No
substantive foraminal encroachment.
degenerative changes in the mid and lower
cervical segments more marked at C5&6 with
disc space narrowing and marginal
spurring.
L-spine=there are degenerative changes in
the mid and lower lumbar segments with
disc desiccation more marked at L5-S1 with
disc space narrowing,reactive endplate
sclerosis and marginal spurring. At L5-S1
there is a broad annular disc bulge with a
central disc protrusion that effaces the
anterior portion of the thecal sac and
abuts the right S1 nerve root with mild
displacement. There is a left foraminal
and extra-forminal disc bulge that results
in moderate/severe left foraminal
encroachment with effacement of the left
exiting L5 nerve root. there is mild right
foraminal encroachment with facet
arthropathy.
L4&5 there is a broad noncomprssive
annular disc bulge. Now can someone
explain this to me in english words
please. thanks Sue Brown
