Question 1

do i need to see a surgeon if the mri results is spondylosis and underlying congenital canal narrowing. mild to moderate canal stenosis l3/4 and l 2/3 persistent asymmetric left=sided facet hypertrophy at l2/3 with left lateral recess narrowing?

Accepted Answer

: Very common as we age, to develop wear and tear changes in the lumbosacral spine.  Surgical indications might include progressive neurogenic claudication when ambulating, a compressed nerve root associated with accelerating weakness and atrophy, urination problems especially difficulty passing urine, and unrelenting and disabling pain.  See a spinal surgeon and see if this is your "cup of tea".

Question 2

at l4-l5 annular tear and diffuse disc bulge causing narrowing of left lateral recess and neural foramen and abutting ipsilateral exiting nerve root.?

Accepted Answer

L5 radiculopathy: This sounds like an MRI report.  There is anatomical evidence of the left L5 nerve root being irritated.  This may cause numbness of the lateral lower left leg, weakness of bending the ankle upwards, and possibly a tingling or burning sensation.

Question 3

mild narrowing of the left lateral recess with abutment of the descending left s1 nerve root. searing nerve pain in the feet and calves for 3 months?

Accepted Answer

You may benefit: from a transforaminal epidural steroid injection you should be evaluated by a physician trained in interventional pain treatments

Question 4

at l5-s1 level disc desiccation, broad based posterior disc extrusion is noted causing compression of left paracentral canal. there is severe narrowing of bilateral neural foramina and lateral recess causing significant neural compression. there is i?

Accepted Answer

: Not quite sure what you are asking after presenting all your imaging results.

Question 5

hi , can you please explain what complete effacement of the left lateral recess means on my mri ?

Accepted Answer

Are you: referring to a spine MRI?  The lateral recesses are regions along the sides of the spinal canal through which nerve roots run after exiting the  dural sac.  Effacement means that the space is compromised, usually by a disc or degenerative change, and the nerve root may be compressed.

Question 6

what does mild to moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing mean?

Accepted Answer

A neuroforamin: is a small opening in the spine where a nerve root passes through. A mild to moderate narrowing of this opening means it is possible to have a “pinched nerve” at this sight. This could result in pain, numbness, tingling,weakness in the area that this nerve affects. This area can be visualized by looking at the  corresponding Dermatome. It is also possible that one has no clinical affect at all.

Question 7

i have a sudden onset of of left lateral hep pain that has continued to worsen over the last 4 ...no injury?

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Worsening pain: requires evaluation, especially if there is no injury.  Get seen right away.

Question 8

lv3-lv4 and lv4-lv5 intervertebral disc levels causing narrowing of both lateral recesses along with compression of exiting of nerve roots.

Accepted Answer

See spine specialist: I would get an evaluation from a spine surgeon, either orthopaedic or neurosurgeon.  They can evaluate you properly and treat you with either therapy, epidural injections or other surgical procedures.  Treatment of a back problem before it gets too bad is a prudent idea.

Question 9

what is narrowing of the left neuroforamina at l4-l5 mean?

Accepted Answer

See details: It means there are osteoarthritic changes in that area which could be compressing the nerve root.

Question 10

petachiae in left lateral tracheal  wall in the mid portion what's it mean?

Accepted Answer

Wow....: The only way to see this is by bronchoscopy or surgery.....   Your should ask the doctor performing the study.   Petechia are usually not good and can represent many different problems.   Can be either mild or serious.  If found on the pharynx they can be a symptom of strep throat.   An ear, nose and throat doctor can clear up the considerable possibilities.

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Do i need to see a surgeon if the mri results is spondylosis and underlying congenital canal narrowing. mild to moderate canal stenosis l3/4 and l 2/3 persistent asymmetric left=sided facet hypertrophy at l2/3 with left lateral recess narrowing?

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At l4-l5 annular tear and diffuse disc bulge causing narrowing of left lateral recess and neural foramen and abutting ipsilateral exiting nerve root.?

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Mild narrowing of the left lateral recess with abutment of the descending left s1 nerve root. searing nerve pain in the feet and calves for 3 months?

A member asked:

At l5-s1 level disc desiccation, broad based posterior disc extrusion is noted causing compression of left paracentral canal. there is severe narrowing of bilateral neural foramina and lateral recess causing significant neural compression. there is i?

A member asked:

Hi , can you please explain what complete effacement of the left lateral recess means on my mri ?

A member asked:

What does mild to moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing mean?

A member asked:

I have a sudden onset of of left lateral hep pain that has continued to worsen over the last 4 ...no injury?

A member asked:

Lv3-lv4 and lv4-lv5 intervertebral disc levels causing narrowing of both lateral recesses along with compression of exiting of nerve roots.

A member asked:

What is narrowing of the left neuroforamina at l4-l5 mean?

A member asked:

Petachiae in left lateral tracheal wall in the mid portion what's it mean?

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