MRI EXAMINATION OF THE LUMBAR SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST

MRI EXAMINATION OF THE LUMBAR SPINE WITHOUT CONTRAST

FINDINGS:               Sagittal T1 and T2 and axial T1 and T2 weighted images were obtained on the 1.5 Tesla GE MRI.  There is desiccation of the L5-S1 disc.  The remainder of the disc appear well hydrated.  There is slight disc space loss at L5-S1.  The conus and nerve roots within the thecal sac show no gross abnormality.

At the levels of L1-L2, L2-L3, and L3-L4, there is no significant disc herniation, central canal stenosis, or neuroforaminal narrowing.

At the level of L4-L5, there is slight central-to-left paracentral and lateral disc herniation causing indentation on the anterior thecal sac.  There is no significant central canal stenosis or neuroforaminal narrowing.  The age of this is indeterminate.

At the L5-S1 level, there is slight lateral disc herniation causing indentation on the exiting nerve root and indentation on the nerve root within the thecal sac on the left.  There is no significant central canal stenosis or neuroforaminal narrowing.  The age of this is indeterminate.  If there is any further concern, would recommend further evaluation as clinically necessary.

Thank you for the referral.

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