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Clinical History: Low back pain. History of degenerative disc disease.
MR imaging of the lumbar spine was performed using a high resolution 1.5 Tesla GE Signa Advantage unit. Sagittal and axial MR imaging of the lumbar spine was performed using multiple pulse sequences. Direct comparison is made to the CT scan of the lumbar spine performed the same date as well as a previous MRI exam of the lumbar spine dated January 15, 2004. At the lumbar spine, there is no evidence of fracture or subluxation. There is evidence of mild degenerative disc disease at L3-4 and moderate-to-severe degenerative disc disease at L4-5 as evidenced by disc space narrowing and loss of signal. This is unchanged from the previous MRI of the lumbar spine. The conus medullaris projects at T12-L1 and appears to be unremarkable. There is no evidence of an underlying marrow infiltrative lesion. At L5-S1, there is no focal disc herniation or significant spinal canal stenosis. The appearance is unchanged. At L4-5, there has been no significant interval change in the appearance of a moderate-size, circumferential annular bulge with slight flattening of the ventral thecal sac. There is a stable appearance of very mild central stenosis. There is a stable appearance of moderate-to-severe bilateral neural foraminal stenosis. At L3-4, there is a minimal annular bulge without significant central stenosis. There is a stable appearance of bilateral neural foraminal stenosis as well. At L2-3 and L1-2, there are no significant abnormalities. CONCLUSION: 1. Compared to the previous MRI exam of the lumbar spine dated January 15, 2004, there has been no significant interval change. 2. At L4-5, there is a stable appearance of an annular bulge without focality. There is a stable appearance of very mild central stenosis and moderate-to-severe bilateral neural foraminal stenosis. 3. At L3-4, there is a stable appearance of a mild annular bulge without focality. There is no significant central stenosis. However, there is stable mild bilateral foraminal stenosis. i hope im still a ADR candidate chuck |
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I don't know what the parameters are for going on clinical trials Chuck, but it's good to keep up with your MRI scans
Best, Alastair
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ADR Munich 26th July 2002 L5/S1. Aged 82 now Your best asset is your health My story is here http://www.adrsupport.org/alastair.html Thank goodness for Dr Zeegers I am painfree I am here to help,I live in the UK I now run the UK spine site and can be contacted at www.adrsupportuk.com/ |
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