Question 1

please tell me what does 3mm right foraminal disc protrusion mean?

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May mean nothing but: Just an imaging finding meaning there is a small disc herniation in the area of the nerve root exiting the spine on the right side which could be a source of back ;/or right side radicular pain with 90% getting better non operatively or an incidental finding with no cause of symptoms.

Question 2

what can a small c5-6 right disc protrusion mean?

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Depends: This may not mean anything. What's more important is are you having symptoms? If you are having neck or arm pain further treatment is likely warranted.

Question 3

what does this mean? l-5 s-1 there is central disc protrusion which contacts the thecal sac and bilateral facet degenerative change thickening flavum

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: S1 nerve impingement (at the L5 – s1 level) from a herniated disc may cause loss of the ankle reflex and/or weakness in ankle push off (patients cannot do toe rises). Numbness and pain can radiate down to the sole or outside of the foot.
In your case the problem will be on both sides.

Question 4

what does it mean that i have a small focal disc protrusion in l3-l4 which indents the thecal sac?

Accepted Answer

Disc protrusion: 40 percent of people over 30 without back pain have disc abnormalities on MRI. It is very important to make sure any findings fit with your symptoms. As there is no mention of compression of a nerve root is usually not a major issue.

Question 5

what does a concentric disc bulge with superimposed central disc protrusion and an midline annular fissure mean?

Accepted Answer

Disc bulge: It sounds like a description by a radiologist after MRI showing degeneration of a disk, with bulging of the outer part of the disc, similar to a jelly filled donut.
The protrusion usually means that some of the jelly is almost protruding or coming out through the outer part of the donut (or disk in this case).  This could be a source of low back pain, or leg pain if the bulging is close to a nerv

Question 6

what does mild focalleft paracentral disc protrusion at t4/5 which abuts and causes mild mass effect on the anterior
surface of the cord mean?

Accepted Answer

Neurosurgeon: This indicates a herniated intervetebral disc in the upper back and disc material is pressing somewhat on the spinal cord. A neurosurgeon is best qualified to review the mri and after examining the patient can advise about the significance of the disc herniation, any current neurological signs andthe prognosis for spinal cord damage, the type of potential symptoms and the various treatment options

Question 7

what does t6-7  4mm post disc protrusion  with superior extrusion extending behind the lower on half of t6, measuring 9mm cc, causing mild impression upon the cord at and the midline mean & serious?

Accepted Answer

Potentially Yes: If this progresses it may produce pressure on the spinal cord leading to neurological damage and changes due to that.  You should be seen by a back specialist and have this discussed in detail.

Question 8

what is a focal disc protrusion with cranial migration mean on a spinal mri?

Accepted Answer

It is: a disc herniation, which means disc material has been displaced beyond the normal confines of the space between the vertebral bodies. Technically, it is a "contained" herniation that is still covered by the anulus fibrosus, whereas a disc extrusion extends through the anulus. Cranial migration means the disc material extends upwards(in the direction of the head) from the lovel of origin.

Question 9

small right paracentral disc protrusion with facet arthropathy without neural compromise. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis in spine: When I see this report from a radiologist it means that the person has some degeneration of the spine.  The spine wears out in a well described manner typically.  The cartilage of the disk dries out followed by facet joint hypertrophy.  If we look at this from an imaging MRI standpoint; we will see a protruding or bulging disk and enlargement of the facet joints. Treatment is only for symptoms.

Question 10

c7-t1 there is a right lateral recess disc protrusion mildly indenting the right ventral cervicothoracic cord. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Disc rupture: This MRI report suggests that your disc between C7 and t1 has ruptured and some disc ' materiel' is pressing on the the front of the spinal cord.I would suggest seeing an orthopedic or neurosurgeon for evaluation fairly soon. Good luck!

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What does this mean? l-5 s-1 there is central disc protrusion which contacts the thecal sac and bilateral facet degenerative change thickening flavum

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What does it mean that i have a small focal disc protrusion in l3-l4 which indents the thecal sac?

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What does a concentric disc bulge with superimposed central disc protrusion and an midline annular fissure mean?

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