Left Elbow X-Ray Single View Template

Radiology Report  
  
Patient Name: John Doe  
Patient ID: 123456  
Date of Birth: 01/15/1975  
Date of Examination: 10/20/2023  
  
Referring Physician: Dr. Jane Smith  
Indication: Chronic lower back pain  
  
Examination: MRI Lumbar Spine  
  
Technique:  
MRI of the lumbar spine was performed without contrast. Sagittal T1, T2, and STIR sequences, as well as axial T2 sequences, were obtained.  
  
Findings:  
- Alignment: Normal lumbar lordosis is maintained. No evidence of spondylolisthesis.  
- Vertebral Bodies: Normal height and signal intensity of the vertebral bodies. No fractures or lesions identified.  
- Intervertebral Discs:  
  - L1-L2 through L3-L4: Normal disc height and signal.  
  - L4-L5: Mild disc bulge with no significant spinal canal or foraminal stenosis.  
  - L5-S1: Moderate disc degeneration with a small central disc protrusion, mildly indenting the thecal sac. No nerve root impingement.  
- Spinal Canal and Neural Foramina: No significant spinal canal stenosis. Neural foramina are patent at all levels.  
- Paraspinal Soft Tissues: Unremarkable.  
  
Impression:  
1. Mild disc bulge at L4-L5 without significant stenosis.  
2. Moderate disc degeneration at L5-S1 with a small central disc protrusion, mildly indenting the thecal sac, but no nerve root impingement.  
3. No acute osseous abnormalities.  
  
Recommendations:  
Clinical correlation is recommended. Consideration for conservative management, including physical therapy, is advised. Follow-up imaging may be warranted if symptoms persist or worsen.  
  
Radiologist: Dr. Emily Carter  
Date of Report: 10/21/2023