How to Read a Lumbar MRI

I can't tell you how grateful and reassured I am by your explanatory (and cautionary - "take the MRI reports with a grain of salt") videos. I had been to an orthopedic surgeon at one of our very distinguished medical centers/schools who gave me little information other than "there is no cure spinal stenosis" and the sense of don't waste my time unless you're ready for surgery. Even before my appointment with you, I am quite confident that you'll be able to help me. What a world of difference it makes to include a patient in a process of informed decision-making. Many Thanks.

Excellent presentation. Impressive Dr. (Brian Su) with exceptional teaching clarity. Empathic young man, too. Thank you!

Best video ever..Not sure why they this video doesn't have millions view..👍🏽👍🏽💙

I've learned more from your videos than I have from every doctor I've seen for my back issues. Thank you!

I really hope you are a teacher as well as surgeon. ❤❤

Thanks for the super clear description of how to basically read an MRI, in particular. I always was confused why the Lft and Rt sides were switched upon viewing. Now I get it! 😃

Thank you so much for this video! I have been in excruciating pain for the last 5 weeks and finally had an MRI last week, it showed L3-4 disk bulging with compression on my thecal sac and degenerative disk stenosis on disk L4-5 with nerve compression. My regular doctor never got in touch with me about my results so I have just been so worried not understanding exactly what my results meant, then I received a referral to an orthopedic surgeon again with no explanation of anything. Seeing this video has really explained a lot and also calmed my worries! Thank you!!!

very well explained! thank you, Dr Su

Thanks for all the information you tell us every day!

Dr. Su, as a patient with spine issues at both cervical and recently discovered lumbar spondylosis, w/pars fracture, spondylosthesis slippage and rotated coccyx. I have found your videos a gold mine in understanding my condition and in mapping out treatment options . Thank you for taking the time to create these videos.

Great series , after watching a lot of videos this is the series that most effectivly clearly explains the subject . Thank you .

Thanks for taking the time to make us smarter about the lumbar spine. Your explanation and technique are exceptional. Best

very god teaching . easy to understand.clear and infrmative

Thank you, Dr Su! I love your videos, they’re educational and reassuring.

Thank you for the wonderful explanation dear Dr. Su. God bless you.

You did a great job explaining how to read my MRI.

These are fascinating. I am working with an excellent surgeon at Northwestern now and am going through the initial stages of having gotten the MRI and EMG and I will find out next steps next week hopefully. thanks to you, I knew how to read the MRI, at least some of it as well as any layperson could.

Great video. Thanks

Great video, very informative and easy to follow. Looking forward to future videos.

Really enjoyed your video so easy to understand. I recently was dx with herniated disc L3-L4 and was really afraid about my prognosis. But after watching a few of your videos I have a greater understanding and I feel empowered.