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Appear to be five lumbar planes, Alignment is smooth, normal lordosis, conus is normal, lower thoracic discs show degenerative change with Schmorl's node formation, no significant posterior bulging at these levels, there is a 2mm broad-based disc bulge L1-2 and L5-S1 shows 2 mm midline bulge. What does this all mean?

2007-12-04 02:50:29 · 3 answers · asked by Dj D 1 in Science & Mathematics Medicine

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Such MRI report shows presence of SCHMORL'S NODES.In simple terms, the intervertebral disc has some PROTRUSION (or herniation) through the vertebral endplate.

(To recall, intervertebral discs are pads of fibrocartilage in the spines which function to resist spinal compression. Every end of the spines have parts called vertebral endplate consisting a cartilage WEAKLY bonded to the SPINE's body thus they are the spine's weak link in compression.)

What caused such protrusions?...Trauma to the spines (sports injury is among the common causes) can lead to some genenerative changes that causes formation of the SCHMORL'S NODE. It can also be due to aging or can be congenital in origin.

How the protrusions developed?......Any fracture or damage in the endplate can cause an immediate DECOMPRESSION of the adjacent nucleus causing it to bulge into the nucleus cavity and through a damaged endplate. Some calcification form creating the so called SCHMORL'S NODE.

What to expect?....Actually such nodes are considered as NOT REAL BIG DEALS despite the protrusion can stay for long. The damaged vertebral plate however can leak CHEMICALS which causes PAIN which is the usual symptom. Pain can be relieved with rest and some spinal manipulations such as spinal decompression or application of traction.

The disease usually do not require extensive treatment. Some anti- inflammatory medicines may help. Ice pack application may also lessen the discomfort. Usually, a careful REHABILITATION PROGRAM is needed which includes INITIAL REST PERIOD period followed by a GRADUAL RETURN TO FULL ACTIVITY.

2007-12-04 08:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0 0

I'm just curious, when taking your MRI, did they tell you due to the magnetic resonance spectroscopy your body would endure the equivalent of three years of normal radiation in one MRI visit?

2007-12-04 16:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ans 2 · 0 2

It means ask your doctor to tell you in terms that you can understand.

2007-12-04 11:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Larry E 7 · 0 1

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