Hi There. Just got back from Othro qnd MRI showed that at c4/c5 a 3mm diffuse disc osteo[hyte complex is noted. The disc osteophyte complex cause moderate to servere stensosis of the centarl caanal an is in contact with the ventral asp-ect o the cord causisn mild flattening. Foramina are midly stenosed. What does this mean. Ahe is having me habve surgery tuesdat right away.
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. The MRI findings suggest bulging of disc (slipped disc) in the neck region, witChatDoctorpression of nerves and spin cord. Surgery would help decompress the nerves and spinal cord, thus improving the symptoms. You could discuss the pros and cons of surgery, as well as conservative treatment (without surgery), with your doctor. Best wishes, Chat Doctor.