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Recently had a lumbar mri that shows my conus medullaris ending in the middle of my t2 vertabrae. is this considered to be normal or low lying?

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

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Low: Low lying, most likely an incidental asymptomatic finding commonly asymptomatic. Tethered cord is a rare specific clinical disorder

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Answered 8/26/2015

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A member asked:

Recently had a lumbar mri that shows my conus medullaris ending in the middle of my t2 vertabrae. is this considered to be normal or low lying?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Weston answered

Dr Watson agreed

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