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Do I require surgery for intervertebral disc displacement?
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe leg pain in both legs. It occurs during night time. I have pain in lower back. My magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report says there is diffuse disc bulge causing thecal sac compression at L4 to L5 and L5 to S1. There is small disc bulge causing thecal compression at D11 and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings indicate chronic degeneration of the column, with intervertebral disc displacement in two levels (thoracic and lumbar). There is no need for surgery. I recommend painkillers, a muscle relaxant for the pain and physiotherapy... Read Full »
How long does it take to heal C4 spinous process fracture with ligamentum flavum?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a C4 spinous process fracture with ligamentum flavum focal disruption at C4 and C5. I have been in a Miami J collar for seven weeks now and have had varying information regarding my problem from different doctors. Despite saying six weeks initially and having an X-ray showing good h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have sent us MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)(attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) report. Will it be possible for you to send MRI films because that will be more informative for me and help me answer your query better? Read Full »
Does my CT scan show spinal stenosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I feel like there is an ice pick in my back at my T4 and T5 region. I had cervical disc replacement three months back for the C5 and C6 area. Do you see any canal stenosis in this CT scan? Is there a difference in the thickening of the ligamentum flavum and calcification of the ligamentu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing to us. I hope you are not in much discomfort. Images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shared are of the CT (computed tomography) cervical and upper thoracic spine from C1 to T4 vertebral levels. Answers to your questions are following.... Read Full »