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Patient: MRI REPORT postero central herniation of l-3/4 l-4/5 l-5/s1 intervertebral disc leading to smooth indentation over thecal sac with bilateral neural foraminal srenosis.# degenerative changes in lumbar spine. k/c/o pott s apine involving t-9 and t-10 vertebral bodies. followup mri for comparison. severe collapse of t-10 vertebral body SEVERE COMPRESSION OF THECAL SAC AND SPINAL CORD DUE TO POSTERIOR BULGE OF COLLAPSED T -10 VERTEBRAL BODY. Doctor: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.Problem : postero central herniation of l-3/4 l-4/5 l-5/s1 intervertebral disc leading to smooth indentation over thecal sac with bilateral neural foraminal srenosis.# degenerative changes in lumbar spine. k/c/o pott s apine involving t-9 and t-10 vertebral bodies. followup mri for comparison. severe collapse of t-10 vertebral body SEVERE COMPRESSION OF THECAL SAC AND SPINAL CORD DUE TO POSTERIOR BULGE OF COLLAPSED T -10 VERTEBRAL BODY.Meaning : Due to Previous Disease (Tuberculosis) and also wear and tear, there are degenerative changes in the Spinal Cord and also nerve roots. Further Treatment can include 1. Drugs 2. Traction 3. Surgery Hope you found the answer helpful.If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further.Take care.