I got my mri results back and I have no
idea what they mean. My doctor has set me
up with an appt with a spine surgeon for
tomorrow but I would like to know
something... Anything... Before going
in. Can anyone help? Please put this in
layman's terms and give me some idea of
what my options might be???? Thank you
all in advance!!
Findings:
degenerative desiccation is noted
involving the t11-12 and l3 through s1
disks. No spondylolyisis or
spondylolistthesis is present. Approx 5
mm right paracentral t11-12
protrusioni/extrusion is present, barely
but not deflecting the cord. There is no
central or foraminal stenosis at this
level. Mild diffuse disc bulging is
present at the l3 through s1 level.
Approximate 15 mm left paracentral l5-s1
disc extrusion is present with
free-appearing fragments along the
posterior margin of the l5 vertabral body
deflecting the left l5 root in the lateral
recess as well as s1 root. The left l5-s1
foramen is compromised as a consequence.
There are mild degenerative changes of the
lower facet joints and a near 4cm right t2
hyperintense mass noted in pelvis.
Impression:
1) mutillevel spondylosis and facet joint
disease with an approximate 15mm left
paracentral l5-s1 disc extrusion with disc
fragment along the left posterior margin
of the l5 vertebral body impinging the l5
and s1 roots.
2) a 5 mm right paracentral t11-12
protrusion nearly touching but not
deflecting the cord. Consideration could
be given to correlation with thoracic
spine mri.
3) near 4 cm t2 hyperintense right pelvis
mass. Pelvic ultrasound recommended.
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Tamadrummer
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 710 Location: Zephyrhills,Fl
Posted: 05-21-05 18:40pm
It means your back from about midway up
from the crack of your butt to your tail
bone is totally screwed up!!!!!!
You need to be very picky about the
surgeon you choose and you need an
orthopedic surgeon for this work not a
nurosurgeon.
If you are in fl, I would recommend Dr.
Scott webb at florida spine institute for
this type of surgery!
He is the worlds first doctor to do total
facet joint replacement which was done in
march 2005 in romania.
If not in fl, do your research and be
ready for a ton of hard work and pain!!
But if done right, it will be worth it!
