Originally Posted by brileyrusty

Unenhanced MRI of the thoracic spine was obtained. The thoracic spinal alignment is normal. The vertebra are normal in height with no compression deformities. A round focus of bright T1 and T2 signal is seen within the T9 vertebra consistent with a vertebral hemangioma.

At T6-7 broadbase right paracentral protrusion of disc material is demonstrated. This impinges upon the thecal sac. The thecal sac diameter is narrowed to approximately 9 mm suggesting moderate canal stenosis without cord compression. The neural foramina are unremarkable.

At the T7-8 level there is a focal protrusion of disc material in a central and left paracentral location. The thecal sac is compressed and deformed to approximately 7 mm AP diameter. There is encroachment upon but not definite compression of the thoracic cord here. The appearance is consistent with moderately severe to severe central stenosis. There is no cord signal abnormality. There are no other areas of significant disc protrusion or canal stenosis. The thoracic cord has a normal caliber and signal intensity. The paraspinal soft tissues are unremarkable.

IMPRESSION:
1. A very focal central and left paracentral disc protrusion is demonstrated at the T7-8 level resulting in moderately severe to severe central stenosis. The cervical cord is encroached upon but not definitely compressed here.
2. Right paracentral protrusion of disc material at T6-7 resulting in moderate central canal stenosis without cord compression.


my workers comp doctor is trying to say im lying about having pain almost all the time and having trouble with losing balance and falling.