Are the white spots on a thoracic MRI report associated with radiating pain in the thoracic spine region?

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I went through your query and understood your concern.

From your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) reports (old and new), I can say that no specific disease is involved (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). However, the new MRI has a white spot between two vertebral bodies. It represents degenerative changes in the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral disc. This means that white spot parts of the vertebral bodies have weakened and broken, thus allowing parts of the disc to herniate or protrude into the weakened gap. It is not a very big issue or a disease, but it can produce some pain. The appearance also tells that this is relatively recent, compared to similar changes (but not whitened) at some other vertebrae.

For such matters, I suggest you to visit an orthopedic specialist, who will advise you on some medications, dietary advice, exercise, physiotherapy, etc., as they find appropriate.

I hope the matter is clear to you.

I wish you all the best.