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Radiology Report  
  
Patient Name: John Doe  
Patient ID: 123456  
Date of Examination: October 15, 2023  
Referring Physician: Dr. Jane Smith  
Examination: MRI of the Lumbar Spine  
  
Clinical Indication:  
The patient presents with chronic lower back pain and intermittent numbness in the right leg. The symptoms have persisted for over six months, with no significant relief from physical therapy or medication.  
  
Technique:  
MRI of the lumbar spine was performed using standard protocol sequences, including T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and STIR images in sagittal and axial planes.  
  
Findings:  
- Alignment: Normal alignment of the lumbar spine is observed.  
- Vertebral Bodies: No evidence of fracture or significant degenerative changes. Mild anterior osteophyte formation is noted at L3-L4.  
- Intervertebral Discs:  
  - L1-L2, L2-L3: Normal disc height and signal intensity.  
  - L3-L4: Mild disc bulge without significant canal or foraminal stenosis.  
  - L4-L5: Moderate disc protrusion with mild effacement of the thecal sac. No significant nerve root compression.  
  - L5-S1: Mild disc degeneration with a small central disc protrusion. No significant neural foraminal narrowing.  
- Spinal Canal and Neural Foramina: The spinal canal is of normal caliber. No significant foraminal stenosis is observed.  
- Conus Medullaris: Terminates at the L1 level, which is within normal limits.  
  
Impression:  
1. Mild degenerative changes at L3-L4 and L5-S1 with small disc protrusions.  
2. Moderate disc protrusion at L4-L5 with mild effacement of the thecal sac, but no significant nerve root compression.  
3. No acute fracture or significant spinal canal stenosis.  
  
Recommendations:  
Consider continuation of conservative management with physical therapy. If symptoms persist or worsen, further evaluation with a neurosurgical consultation may be warranted.  
  
Radiologist: Dr. Emily Carter  
Date of Report: October 16, 2023