Question 1

mri results large left sided extrusion c6-7 with left anterior cord compression and severe left c7nerve root compression. broad based posterior spur c4-5 with foraminal narrowing. small central protrusion c3-5 & c5-6.  prominent narrowing of canal?

Accepted Answer

Disc: If you are symptomatic with this you will likely need therapy of some type. I hope your are seeing a neurologist or neurosurgeon for this problem.

Question 2

what does this mean? "residual/recurrent left central/subarticular l5/s1 disc protrusion?"

Accepted Answer

Suggests you may: have had surgery for a left L5-S1 herniated disc, and your new MRI still shows disc protrusion in the area close to your prior herniated disc -- hence the wording of residual (suggesting not all disc material was successfully removed), or recurrent (suggesting all disc material was successfully removed, but new disc fragment is now protruding in the same area -- different from the original one.)

Question 3

can docs explain what does residual/recurrent left central/subarticular l5/s1 disc protrusion mean?

Accepted Answer

Recurrence of disc: This means you had surgery where they took out the herniated portion of l5-s1 disc that was pinching oh your right s1 nerve. After the surgery somehow you have  some remaining disc materia which has now come out in the middle of the disc space whre as before it came out on th right side of the disc space. .I hope this clarifies it for you. Good luck.

Question 4

there is a broad-based disc protrusion at c6-c7 with left
paracentral prominence and mild left neural foraminal stenosis.

can this be causing my symptoms: pain in left shoulder area, between shoulder and spine?

Accepted Answer

Disk C6-7: Yes. Review with your team about what to do about it if anything.

Question 5

what is partially calcified broad based disc protrusion measuring 4mm in ap dimension w/mild central canal stenosis and no significant neural forminal?

Accepted Answer

Dont worry: This sounds like a mild MRI finding that would not need any specific treatment--like surgery.

Question 6

what is diffuse disc bulge, central and right foraminal/extraforaminal protrusions, ligamentum flavum thickening?

Accepted Answer

Changes in the spine: As gravity wields its unwavering downward and compressive force against the soft tissue components of our spine many of us begin to experience the MRI findings you cited.These include bulging of the cushions or discs, protrusion of disc material into the center of the spine and sides and thickening of some of the compressed ligaments. Thus extension based exercise &amp; core strengthening are advised.

Question 7

what to do if i have had mri and shows dehidrated disk demonstrating mild left foraminal focal disk protrusion l4/l5 ?

Accepted Answer

MRI : Speak with your doctor about whether this finding might be causing your symptoms, and go from there.  It may or may not be.

Question 8

what do you suggest if i have had mri and shows dehidrated disk demonstrating mild left foraminal focal disk protrusion l4/l5 ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on symptoms: The options are 1) nothing if a symptomatic, 2) conservative including symptomatic relief, with nsaid, physical therapy, proper sitting posture, and 3) surgical if you have disabling recurrent symptoms.

Question 9

l3-l4diffuse disc bulge w/left paracentral/foraminal protrusion in combo w/facetarthrosis causes mass effect on descending l nerve root,?

Accepted Answer

Impingement of nerve: It sounds like you have impingement on  Lumbar nerve from combination of arthritis and bulging disc (the referred to mass from both of those). You could be having pain from that impingement.

Question 10

what does this mean? 1.acute to subacute right paramedian and foraminal 3 mm protrusion type herniation at c5-6 compressing on the right c6 nerve root and thecal sac. 2. central 1-2 mm annular bulge at c6-7?

Accepted Answer

: Meaning is best correlated with clinical symptoms and signs.  But films do describe disc problems with one contacting nerve root.  Ask your doctor about surgery vrs physical therapy

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Mri results large left sided extrusion c6-7 with left anterior cord compression and severe left c7nerve root compression. broad based posterior spur c4-5 with foraminal narrowing. small central protrusion c3-5 & c5-6. prominent narrowing of canal?

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What does this mean? "residual/recurrent left central/subarticular l5/s1 disc protrusion?"

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Can docs explain what does residual/recurrent left central/subarticular l5/s1 disc protrusion mean?

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There is a broad-based disc protrusion at c6-c7 with left paracentral prominence and mild left neural foraminal stenosis. can this be causing my symptoms: pain in left shoulder area, between shoulder and spine?

A member asked:

What is partially calcified broad based disc protrusion measuring 4mm in ap dimension w/mild central canal stenosis and no significant neural forminal?

A member asked:

What is diffuse disc bulge, central and right foraminal/extraforaminal protrusions, ligamentum flavum thickening?

A member asked:

What to do if i have had mri and shows dehidrated disk demonstrating mild left foraminal focal disk protrusion l4/l5 ?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if i have had mri and shows dehidrated disk demonstrating mild left foraminal focal disk protrusion l4/l5 ?

A member asked:

L3-l4diffuse disc bulge w/left paracentral/foraminal protrusion in combo w/facetarthrosis causes mass effect on descending l nerve root,?

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What does this mean? 1.acute to subacute right paramedian and foraminal 3 mm protrusion type herniation at c5-6 compressing on the right c6 nerve root and thecal sac. 2. central 1-2 mm annular bulge at c6-7?

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