Hello,I just received the radiologists reading of my t spine mri and shows loss of hydration at t6-7-8-9 at the disc and t6-t7 small posterior bulging and t8-t9 show a small broad-based protruded central disc herniation. I fell on the ice and essentially caught myself from falling and have had excruciating pain since...what do these mris mean?
Hello Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor According to reports your have traumatic disc prolapse of spine 1. There is loss of water from disc at T6-9 vertebral level along with small posterior bulging of disc at T6-7 level.2. There is also small broad-based protruded central disc prolapse at T8-9 level. This seems to be traumatic nature as problems started after fall. Treatment includes physiotherapy or surgical. Effectiveness of both modalities are same. So, physiotherpay should be tried first. It causes strengthening of Para spinal muscles, and it prevents further changes. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines available for pain relief. Get well soon.  Take Care Chat Doctor.