Question 1

what does mild to moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing mean?

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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 2

reversible severe myocardial ischemia 9%,ef 65 % mild infero lateral wall hypokinesia (m,55yr,80kg), what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Findings: The first thing it means is that the patient and his doctor need to have a discussion of his status and what further steps if any are necessary. The studies reported above suggest that the patient has coronary artery disease and likely needs diet, exercise, not smoking, medications and perhaps other steps.

Question 3

person has mild irreversible myocardial ischemia basal2/3of lateral, basal 2/3 of inferior and inferoseptal wall.how it can be treated and wt it mean?

Accepted Answer

See below: This suggests that there is a blockage in one of the arteries in your heart. Frequently the next step is a cardiac cath to further evaluate this. Discuss with your doctor and see a cardiologist for further recommendations.

Question 4

what does mild narrowing involving the medial compartment of the knee mean?

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Osteoarthritis(OA): Osteoarthritis involves the whole join: the articular cartilage and the menisci(shock absorbers) that sit between the femur and tibia. On standing the lateral and medial meniscus bear the entire weight of your upper body. The femur doesn't touch your tibia. OA involves degeneration of the cartilage AND the menisci. Narrowing on X-Ray indicates some of the cartilage and meniscus is worn away.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

my lower back mri result:small posterior annular tear at l4/l5 level &mild diffuse posterolateral disc protusion at l4/l5 and l5/s1 level causing mild indentation of thecal sac &mild compromise of left lateral recesses.what does it mean &how to treat?

Accepted Answer

: Your report is consistent with mild-moderate  lumbosacral spondylosis  and degenerative disc disease, but would not be an indication for surgery unless unremitting painful disability, progressive weakness and atrophy, urinary problems.  Physical therapy and exercise would be a more preferable approach  at  this point.

Question 8

what does 8 mm bone island on l4 mean on an mri? also says facet hypertrophy narrows lateral recesses at l4-l5 and l5-s1. my doctor said mri is normal. never mentioned any of this to me until i got a copy.

Accepted Answer

MRI: MRI must be interpreted in the context of your symptoms. A small bone island may have been a sequestrum from an old infection in your spine. Lateral recess narrowing from facet arthropathy is a fancy way of saying wear and tear has started to block an area that is a thorofare for your nerves to exit your spine. If you have radiculopathy radiating pain this could be the cause. No symptoms, "normal"

Question 9

can i reverse this issue? 27 yo male. my mri report below. mild scoliosis of the lumbar spine. l4-5: there is a 2 mm in ap diameter broad-based posterior disc bulge. there is mild right lateral recess narrowing. is this curable?

Accepted Answer

:  The anatomic findings can not be changed by any exercise or medicine only by surgery- but if any symptoms- they can by PT.

Question 10

what does it mean that my mri showed a mild-moderate asymmetric enlargement of my right lateral ventrical? but no signs of atrophy.

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Normal: Ask the provider who ordered the test. However some degree of asymetry of the lateral ventricles in usually normal.

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What does mild to moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing mean?

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Reversible severe myocardial ischemia 9%,ef 65 % mild infero lateral wall hypokinesia (m,55yr,80kg), what does this mean?

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Person has mild irreversible myocardial ischemia basal2/3of lateral, basal 2/3 of inferior and inferoseptal wall.how it can be treated and wt it mean?

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What does mild narrowing involving the medial compartment of the knee mean?

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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?

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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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My lower back mri result:small posterior annular tear at l4/l5 level &mild diffuse posterolateral disc protusion at l4/l5 and l5/s1 level causing mild indentation of thecal sac &mild compromise of left lateral recesses.what does it mean &how to treat?

A member asked:

What does 8 mm bone island on l4 mean on an mri? also says facet hypertrophy narrows lateral recesses at l4-l5 and l5-s1. my doctor said mri is normal. never mentioned any of this to me until i got a copy.

A member asked:

Can i reverse this issue? 27 yo male. my mri report below. mild scoliosis of the lumbar spine. l4-5: there is a 2 mm in ap diameter broad-based posterior disc bulge. there is mild right lateral recess narrowing. is this curable?

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What does it mean that my mri showed a mild-moderate asymmetric enlargement of my right lateral ventrical? but no signs of atrophy.

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