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What do you suggest if my mri spine indicates following symptoms?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Don't know: MRI results usually reflect changes in disc spaces, vertebrae, ligaments, joints, nerves, spinal canal, but do not usually identify symptoms. Although sometimes specific pathologic findings are compatible with certain constellation of symptoms.

Answered 7/27/2014

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