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Had neck mri final result said degeneration of cervical intervertebral disc other musculoskeletal symptoms referable to limbs what does this mean?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Degeneration: basically mean arthritic changes at the disc space. As for the other part of the statement about musculoskeletal symptoms, I'm not sure what it means in the context of an MRI report. It is referencing symptoms, not MRI findings.

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Answered 11/2/2014

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A member asked:

Had neck mri final result said degeneration of cervical intervertebral disc other musculoskeletal symptoms referable to limbs what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Pack and another doctor agreed

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