my mother in law had a mri done one monday
of this week and the findings were,
the l1-2 disc area demonstrates a
recurrent small central disc protrusion.
there is a minimal degree of left
paracentral componet to the disc
protusion. This does nto appear to efface
the exiting nerve root. there is evidence
of a left hemilaminectomy surgical defect.
There is a etensive left perinerual scar
enhancement. The right exiting nerve root
area is normal . the nerural canal volume
is normal.
any help out there should she see a back
doctor and in your opion will she need
surgery again or could theraphy help?
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RichT
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Posted: 01-16-08 11:56am
Hello Lisa and peewee,
Should she see a doctor? Very
definitately so. And it should be a
neurologist/spinal surgeon. Only they can
properly determine and tell you their
thoughts on your monther-in-law's
condition and what if anything should be
done after reviewing the MRI report and
the MRI images. Remember a picture is
worth a thousand words.
Take a week to really find the very best
spinal doctor that you can find. I am
talking of a MD doctor. Then make an
appontment with the doctor that is at the
top of your list. Follow that with making
an appointment to see another spine
specialist hear the top of your list. It
is always important to get a second
opinion.
I wish your mother in law the best. You
are a most wonderful daughter-in-law. I'm
sure the two of you have a wonderful
relationship together.
