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These are the findings from a recent MRI - There is a lot of "minor" and "possible" references which don't seem to explain frequent pain and parasthesia I'm experiencing particularly in arms (mostly when raised) and in legs when sitting.
I also get a lot of pins and needles and cramping in the fingers/hands with shooting pains down arms (like being stabbed or electrocuted) and at times in the legs particularly when standing still or sitting. Do these results indicate the source of these symptoms or am I looking at another possible cause? MRI CERVICAL SPINE Protocol: Sagittal T1, T2, axial T2, T2* gradient echo sequences. Findings: Satisfactory alignment of cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae with no fractures identified. Craniocervical junction is normal in position and morphology. Cervical and upper thoracic spinal cord has a uniform calibre and signal intensity with no findings to indicate mass lesion or demyelination. No focal compressive cervical disc protrusion is identified resulting in canal or lateral recess stenosis. Mild degenerative facet joint disease is represent contributing to foraminal narrowing as follows; mild right C3/4, mild-moderate bilateral C4/5, moderate right C5/6, mild left C5/6, mild left C6/7. Pre- and paravertebral soft tissues appear unremarkable with no cervical lymphadenopathy identified. Impression: · No cervical disc protrusions are identified. · Mild multilevel cervical degenerative facet and uncovertebral joint disease contributing to foraminal narrowings as described. MRI LUMBAR SPINE Protocol: Axial and sagittal T1 and T2-weighted sequences. Findings: Satisfactory alignment of lumbar vertebrae with no fracture or pars defects identified. The conus is normal in position (L1 level) and morphology. T2 hypointense disc desiccation changes are present at L5/S1 level. There is a left paracentral disc protrusion with T2 hyperintense peripheral linear annular tear present. This contacts and potentially irritates the left S1 nerve root within the lateral recess (series 10 image 16). Mild degenerative facet joint disease is present at L5/S1 level not resulting in foraminal stenosis. Remaining lumbar intervertebral discs have an unremarkable appearance with no further disc bulge or protrusions identified. Remaining lumbar facet joints appear unremarkable with no bony foraminal stenosis identified. Paravertebral soft tissues are normal. Impression: · Left paracentral L5/S1 disc protrusion with possible compromise upon left S1 nerve root. |
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