Well here is my MRI result from 30/10/2012 bit confused think i have trapped nerve but not sure gp no help;clinical indication left l4/5 laminectomy and discectomy.severe needled like pins/needles in sole left foot left buttock pain radiating to her hip. report:unremarkable alignment of the lumbrosacral vertebrae, normal conus,soft tissue changes in keeping with recent laminectomy and discectomy. The l4/5and l5/s1 invertertebral discs are dehydrated.
l4/5 -diffuse disc bulge and annular tear at the posterior aspect of the intervertebral disc. ????
there is subarticular recess stenosis on the right and left with impingement of the right and left descending nerve roots.
l5/s1 the intervertebral disc is dehydrated.
disc bulge.
no significant spinal stenosis or nerve root compression ?????
moderate facet joint OA at l4/5 and mild at l3/4
conclusion impingement of the right and left l4/5 descending nerve roots
no significent spinal stenosis or nerve root compression. am confused about each stage please can you work it out for me?? TYx.