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Moderate to severe spinal canal stenosis

2025-09-22 06:39:54
My mRi report Imaging Findings:- There is loss of normal lumbar lordosis with straightening of spine. There is loss of normal hyperintense signal on T2W images noted involving L5-S1 lumbar intervertebral discs - suggestive of desiccation. Schmorl nodes seen at superior endplate of L4 and inferior endplate of L3 vertebral body. L5-S1: Posterocentral disc protrusion noted causing moderate to severe canal stenosis (7mm) and bilateral lateral recesss narrowing. Bilateral Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy also seen.
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Kindly share your clinical symptoms.

Answered2025-09-25 22:58:40

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Needs history and clinical examination And MRI films need to be assessed to get a clearer idea of further management

Answered2025-09-22 16:30:42

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Consult for further evaluation and treatment. Might need surgery
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consult Orthopedic spine specialist

Answered2025-09-22 14:31:28

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Do Regular Exercise posture Correction Physiotherapy IFT Plus Core strengthen exercises

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Rest Medicine Physiotherapy Patience

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We cant tell management based on this report, Need clinical and radiological assessment.always mention your concern and since how long does it bothering u? Avoid forward bending activities, lifting weights and jerks to back for 3-6 weeks Physical therapy IFT For 1 week and stretching exercises to back after pain subsides
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consult local orthopaedic surgeon for further management

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Report is borderline. Treatment will depend on physical examination findings.
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consult Orthopedician/ Neurophysician

Answered2025-09-27 08:50:54

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