The examination revealed mild spondylosis and degenerative disc disease without
spondylolisthesis.
Central spinal canal is developmentally adequate in size.
Distal cord and conus medullaris appeared normal, ending at L1/2 level.
At L4/5; there is disc bulge, mild LF thickening and facetal arthrosis without spinal
canal/foraminal stenosis or gross neural compromise.
At L5/S1; there is disc bulge, mild LF thickening and facetal arthrosis without spinal
canal/foraminal stenosis or gross neural compromise.
Vertebral marrow signal intensity is preserved.
Bilateral SI joints and paravertebral soft tissue are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION:
Mild degenerative change of spine without significant disc protrusion, spinal
canal/foraminal stenosis or gross neural compromise.
KORKIAT, M.D.