Findings:
Mild scoliotic deformity of the lumbar spine is noted. The vertebral bodies are of normal height without any fracture. No bone marrow oedema.
The cord and conus are unremarkable, as is the cauda equina. The cord terminates at T12.
Grade 1, degenerative anterolisthesis is noted at L5/S1.
Moderate disc degeneration is seen in the lumbar spine with decreased height and signal intensity of the intervertebral discs.
Minimal disc bulging is seen at L2/3 and L4/5 without any relevant stenosis.
Broad-based pseudo-disc and bilateral osteoarthritis of the facet joints is seen at L5/S1 without any stenosis or nerve root impingement.
No disc herniation. The central canal, lateral recesses and neural exit foramina are widely patent.
Prominent trabeculation of the urinary bladder is seen. No paravertebral abnormality is identified.
Conclusion:
Mild degenerative changes of the lumbar spine without evidence of disc herniation or nerve root impingement.