Hi 12 years ago i had an emergancy opp as L4/L5 dics came out and embedded in my nervous system
i have recently had another scan and here are the results can someone explain them to me please and what can happen later on in life thanks x i am 39 years old
MRI SCAN SPINE LUMBER
sagittal images from T9 to the sacrum and axial images T11/T12 and from L3 to S1 have been provided
normal alignment of the spine
at T9/T10 a focal central disc protrusion is impinging upon the anterior subarachnoid space
no cord compression is noted
at T11/T12 the disc is dehydrated and a focal central disc protrusion is indenting the anteri or subarachnoid space
at L4/L5 the disc is dehydrated and a focal central disc protrusion is encroaching upon the anterior thecal sac and is touching both traversing L5nerve roots
at L5/S1 there are severe degenerative changes with irregular endplates,marginal osteophytes
modic ii endplate-related signal alterations, severe loss of disc height and facet joint hypertrophy
evidance of a left sided hemilamanectomy defect at L5/S1 with a small fibrotic scar left lateral of the thecal sac
a very small left central disc protrusion is touching the traversing left S1 nerve root but no definite nerve root encroachment is observed
a osteophyte is slightly narrowing the left sided
L5/S1 neural foramen without nerve root involvment
the remaining discs and vertebrae are of normal appearance without significant degenerative changes
no spinal canel or further foraminal stenosis
there are benign perineural root sleeve cysts (tarlov cysts) at S2/S3 a common incidential finding
the unremarkable conus medullaris is situated at T12/L1
CONCLUSION
significant degenerative and postsurgical changes at L5/S1 with a very small disc protrusion and a left sided fibrotic epidural scar
no nerve root encroachment particularly on the left
disc protrusion L4/L5 touching both L5 nerve roots
Hi Jenny,
Unfortunately, people here cannot offer any diagnosis or prognosis relating to your symptoms/results. Only medically qualified persons are legally allowed to do that.
This is surely something you should be discussing with your doctor or consultant.
All Love and Reiki Hugs
Hi
significant degenerative and postsurgical changes at L5/S1 with a very small disc protrusion and a left sided fibrotic epidural scar
no nerve root encroachment particularly on the left
disc protrusion L4/L5 touching both L5 nerve roots
ok i am speaking as a hospital pharmacist used to interpreting medical terms
As i read it some of the problems with your back are due wear and tear,and previous surgery has also contributed. There is nothing significant with any nerves being obstructed by the problems .
i don't read into this any need for drastic intervention -but I also suspect you are faced with a very chronic problem