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Please could someone explain these lumbar mri results ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at l4-l5. l5-s1 bone marrow edema of the facet and showing acute on chronic changes?
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Those findings can be seen in patient during a flare up (exacerbation) of chronic L-S spine disease. If there is no evidence of acute infection and you have history of low back pain you have nothing to worry. Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy is usually seen with spinal canal stenosis but it is not seen with this MRI, fortunately. Take care.
Answered 3/26/2023
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