Lab Studies:
Spine radiographs, performed prior to chiropractic care, revealed a relatively straight spine without significant degenerative disease.
Other Studies:
Cervical spine MRI revealed a right posterolateral disc protrusion, which caused a right lateral recess and foraminal stenosis at C3-C4. The dise protruded further right at C4-C5 in the posterolateral direction and resulted in moderate lateral recess and foraminal stenosis. Most notable on the axial image; <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS1ABreathtakingY-140.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a> and sagittal T2 images; <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS3CS2CS1ABreathtaki-140.jpg" title="Case Photo #3" data-lity><b>Case Photo #3</b></a> , <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS4CS3CS2CS1ABreatht-140.jpg" title="Case Photo #4" data-lity><b>Case Photo #4</b></a> . There was flattening of the right hemicord and narrowing of the central canal at C4-C5. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS5CS4CS3CS2CS1ABrea-140.jpg" title="Case Photo #5" data-lity><b>Case Photo #5</b></a> . At C5-C6, there was a left paracentral disc protrusion and annular tear, which abutted the left hemicord and narrowed the central canal. C6-C7 disc space revealed a right paracentral annular tear and disc protrusion, which further narrowed the central canal. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS6CS5CS4CS3CS2CS1AB-140.jpg" title="Case Photo #6" data-lity><b>Case Photo #6</b></a> . T1 images revealed a lack of lordosis of the cervical spine and degenerative changes to the vertebrae. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS7CS6CS5CS4CS3CS2CS-140.jpg" title="Case Photo #7" data-lity><b>Case Photo #7</b></a> . STIR images showed compression across the cord secondary to cervical disc buldging. <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS8CS7CS6CS5CS4CS3CS-140.jpg" title="Case Photo #8" data-lity><b>Case Photo #8</b></a> .
Consultations:
None
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