What does the MRI result indicate?
Patient: I had an MRI, and these are the results.... do I have a problem long term? 1.Severe bilateral foraminal stenosis at C5-6 and on the left at C6-7 with moderate to severe foraminal stenosis on the right at C6-7. 2. C3-4 minimal anterolisthesis with left-sided facet arthropathy and periarticular edema indicative of acute inflammation. Uncinate spurring on the left with severe left foraminal stenosis. 3. C4-5 moderate to severe degenerative disc disease and disc bulge which abuts the ventral cord with mild central spinal canal stenosis. Left-sided facet arthropathy with periarticular edema and uncinate spurring with moderate left-sided foraminal stenosis. Doctor: Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.You have a long term problem mainly due to degenative cervical column and disc disease.MRI report shows there are inflammatory processes on your cervical column (arthritis) that gradually resulted in foraminal neural stenosis  ( exit nerve roots narrowed) and medular cervical canal narrowing.MRI findings need to be correlated with clinical findings in order to plan an appropriate treatment.I suggest you to consult a Neurosurgeon and discuss your concerns and MRI reports.Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.