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What do mri results mean - at t4-5, disc osteophyte complex has mass effect on ventral cord and causes marked narrowing of right neuroferamen - thanks?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

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This means that the.: Disc and bone spurs on the right side of your spine at the 4th and 5th vertebrae are putting pressure on you spinal cord and the hole that the nerve comes out of to the right side of your body. I imagine that this is causing you some pain or dysfunction.

Dr Jayaraj agreed

Answered 10/2/2013

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A member asked:

What do mri results mean - at t4-5, disc osteophyte complex has mass effect on ventral cord and causes marked narrowing of right neuroferamen - thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Dr Jayaraj agreed

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