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Originally Posted by Haynes
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Hi Haynes,
MRI's format images into sagittal slices and axial slices. They are typically done twice utilizing and manipulating different factors (TR, TE, proton-weighted, fat-suppression, etc) to emphasis the appearance of different tissues. Then there are probably 30-40 individual images (varies significantly) to review and formulate an opinion. Significance of MRI findings, if any, must then be correlated with your history, subjective complaints and examination findings to be meaningful. Opinions also vary among radiologists during interpretation. So you see, throwing up one image in view of the above and asking what is wrong, is almost useless in the big picture. That said, for the one image provided, there "appears" to be a minimal posterior bulge at C5-C6 with a slightly larger bulge at C6-C7. There are also varying levels of disc dessication at multiple levels. But please understand that it means nothing because the other 95% of the picture is not included or not known so there may or may not be more significant findings on the rest of the scan or included in your clinical profile. You really need to review this with the physician who ordered it for best interpretation!
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