My MRI shows C5-6 moderate degenerative disc disease with mild marginal spondylosis. There is also bilateral moderate bony neural foraminal narrowing at c5-6 due to uncinate process spurring. At C4-5, there is mild loss of disc height and marginal spondylosis. At C6-7, there is marginal spondylosis and a mild annular bulge. Could you please help me understand the results and the prognosis?
Hello Thanks for writing to according to MRI report patient is having degenerative disc disease of cervical spine. Degenerative changes occur in spine due to aging and development of weakness in annulus fibrosis which allows herniation of disc.1. At C5-6 level there is bilateral moderate neural foramen narrowing due to overgrowth of urinate process. There is also spondylitic changes.2. At C4-5 level there is mild loss of disc height.3. At C6-7 level there is spondylitic changes with mild disc bulge. Treatment for degenerative lumbar disease includes physiotherapy or surgery. 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 like capsule pregabalin available for pain relief. Treatment can be planned after consultation with neurosurgeon. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor. 