Clinical question: Evaluate for cord compression. Signs and symptoms: Back pain, weakness. Nonenhanced complete spine MRI:Examination is performed utilizing cord compression protocol which is a limited exam.There is no normal signal intensity and caliber of cervical and thoracic cord without detectable mass effect on the cord.The signal intensity in the alignment of vertebral column is unremarkable.Mild degenerative changes of discs and the posterior elements of the cervical spine results in mild central spinal stenosis. Note should be made that there are no axial images for more precise assessment.There is no detectable perispinal soft tissue abnormality.
No evidence of cord compression.