Question 1

what does it mean when mri says asymmetric marrow edema with grade 3 marrow edema in the distal clavicle on a shoulder mri report?

Accepted Answer

It means that: there is an inflammatory process, post traumatic injury, or mechanical instability that is causing swelling/edema of the bone marrow.

Question 2

mri report says, i have grade 3 tears of acl at its tibial attachment and buckling of pcl ?

Accepted Answer

Repair is normal: Acl repair is standard for most cases as it is so vital to knee stability especially at such a young age. The methods are so refined now that the outcome is usually very good as long as you do your part with rehab. Pcl repair is evaluated at the time of acl reconstruction. Each case is different so see at least one surgeon and then decide.

Question 3

i had an grade 3 ankle sprain. how long does one wait for an mri  should it be done right after the injury or 2 or 3 weeks  later?

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2weeks: Grade 3 is complete rupture. If you are  involved in athletic activity that requires ankle stability like tennis, basketball and volleyball you should consider an ankle stabilizing procedure.

Question 4

mri: flattening of inner aspect femoral condyle consistent with history of ocd of knee. grade 3 chondromalcia of medial femoral condyle. prognosis?

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Varies: It varies somewhat based upon further information.  You basically have lost the cartilage on the medial femoral condyle, the treatment and prognosis in part would be based upon the size of the area and whether there is any malalignment of the knee itself among other factors.  Don't hesitate to discuss the specifics of your case with a specialist.

Question 5

in my mri scan report it shows complex grade 3 posterior horn medial meniscus tear and high grade acl tear.but there is no locking and poping sound and there is no pain while doing any activity like climb stairs,walking,running,is surgery require?

Accepted Answer

: This is a judgement call, as depends upon knee stability and likelihood of progressive healing associated with conservative therapy.  The big issue is the potential development of "wear and tear arthritic degeneration" (chondromalacia).  At your age, 21 yrs, you have potential for worsening over the  years.  Obtain at least 2 orthopedic surgical consultations and decide.

Question 6

what does heterogenous in signal on an mri mean?

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Not the same: Homogenous means the appearance is all the same, like a bowl of milk is all white or charcoal is all black. Heterogenous means the appearance is different like salt and pepper.

Question 7

mri results: minimal long segment linear signal abnormality in the cervical cord.
what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: I am not a radiologist but the diagnosis you enumerated shows something may be very significant and I wonder why the physician who ordered the MRI has not as yet given you any information. Please talk to that person who knows your history best and should be able to accurately answer your question.

Question 8

my mri shows: abnormal diffuse hypointensive marroe signal through out the spine. should i be worried? what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

There are a: host of processes that can cause this finding, ranging from relatively innocuous to very serious.  Without assessing the pattern or severity, it is difficult to speculate on the cause in your case.   You need to discuss the findings with your doctor.

Question 9

what does it mean when a mri says hyper intense signal of the acl mean? what does anterior fusion of the acl mean? please help

Accepted Answer

Exam most important: Based on a thorough history of knee complaints, limitations, and history of injury, combined with thorough examination findings by a physician trained in musculoskeletal injury of the knee along with basic knee xrays, a diagnosis can be determined. The nonspecific MRI findings mentioned would be one other piece of information to determine any need for concern or plan of treatment.

Question 10

what does this mri mean?pituitary is with adecuate location and size with preserved signal intensity but with hypersignal on neurohipophiza

Accepted Answer

Meaning of MRI: MRI- Magnetic Resonance Imaging.  It's a machine that takes very high resolution pictures in the body. In this case the picture is of the pituitary gland which is divided into a portion "in front" called the ADENOHYPOPHYSIS and another "in back" called the neurohypophysis. Your physician will tell you what the results mean when talking about signal intensities etc.

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What does it mean when mri says asymmetric marrow edema with grade 3 marrow edema in the distal clavicle on a shoulder mri report?

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Mri report says, i have grade 3 tears of acl at its tibial attachment and buckling of pcl ?

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I had an grade 3 ankle sprain. how long does one wait for an mri should it be done right after the injury or 2 or 3 weeks later?

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Mri: flattening of inner aspect femoral condyle consistent with history of ocd of knee. grade 3 chondromalcia of medial femoral condyle. prognosis?

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In my mri scan report it shows complex grade 3 posterior horn medial meniscus tear and high grade acl tear.but there is no locking and poping sound and there is no pain while doing any activity like climb stairs,walking,running,is surgery require?

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What does heterogenous in signal on an mri mean?

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Mri results: minimal long segment linear signal abnormality in the cervical cord. what does this mean?

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My mri shows: abnormal diffuse hypointensive marroe signal through out the spine. should i be worried? what does this mean?

A member asked:

What does it mean when a mri says hyper intense signal of the acl mean? what does anterior fusion of the acl mean? please help

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What does this mri mean?pituitary is with adecuate location and size with preserved signal intensity but with hypersignal on neurohipophiza

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