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Moderate to severe spinal canal stenosis
My mRi report
Imaging Findings:-
There is loss of normal lumbar lordosis with straightening of spine.
There is loss of normal hyperintense signal on T2W images noted involving
L5-S1 lumbar intervertebral discs - suggestive of desiccation.
Schmorl nodes seen at superior endplate of L4 and inferior endplate of L3
vertebral body.
L5-S1: Posterocentral disc protrusion noted causing moderate to severe
canal stenosis (7mm) and bilateral lateral recesss narrowing. Bilateral Ligamentum
flavum hypertrophy also seen.
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Needs history and clinical examination
And MRI films need to be assessed to get a clearer idea of further management
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Consult for further evaluation and treatment.
Might need surgery
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consult Orthopedic spine specialist
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We cant tell management based on this report,
Need clinical and radiological assessment.always mention your concern and since how long does it bothering u?
Avoid forward bending activities, lifting weights and jerks to back for 3-6 weeks
Physical therapy IFT For 1 week and stretching exercises to back after pain subsides
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consult local orthopaedic surgeon for further management
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Report is borderline.
Treatment will depend on physical examination findings.
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consult Orthopedician/ Neurophysician
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Do Regular Exercise
posture Correction
Physiotherapy IFT Plus Core strengthen exercises
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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Patience
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