Hi there, I had an MRI done yesterday due to lower left back pain protruding into my left hip and I m trying to understand the results
Hello Thanks for writing to according to report, you are suffering from mild degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine. Degenerative changes occur in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis.1. Multiple Taylor cysts are age related asymptomatic cysts found along the exiting nerve roots.2. At L4-L5 level, there is mild loss of water from the intervertebral disc and there is mild disc bulge effacing the thecal sac.2. At L4-L5 and L5-S1 level, there is mild facet joint hypertrophy casing slightly narrowing of the neural foramen. Majority of the cases of degenerative spine disease are benefited by physiotherapy, so physiotherapy should be tried first. Surgery should be the last option. There are also medicines like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.