MRI question on report

[mmglobal]

I would think that most of the pathology at the fused level would have developed before it was fused???

Note that different radiologists will interpret differently. Also, you eluded to the fact that the standard MRI is a static image generated in a neutral position.

It is not uncommon that the pain syndrome doesn't match what shows on the imaging. That's why the good docs don't 'operate on the films'.

Mark

[cherylstewart67]

Originally Posted by mmglobal

I would think that most of the pathology at the fused level would have developed before it was fused???

Note that different radiologists will interpret differently. Also, you eluded to the fact that the standard MRI is a static image generated in a neutral position.

It is not uncommon that the pain syndrome doesn't match what shows on the imaging. That's why the good docs don't 'operate on the films'.

Mark

So the reality may be that your condition is slightly worse than seen?