My mom's mri report shows following observation - diffuse posterior disc bulge is seen at l2-l3 to l5-s1 level with mild bilateral neural foramina compromise. - compression of the existing right l3 nerve root is seen. - mild lumbar canal stenosis is seen at l3-l4 & l4-l5 levels compounded by ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. - descending herniation of cerebellar tonsil noted in the posterior subarachnoid space upto c2 level. - thin focal syrinx is seen in the spinal cord on c2 level - it represents arnold chiary I malformation - small arachnoid cyst in left paramedullary region - annular tear with broad based disc herniation at l2-l3, l3-l4, l4-l5, l5-s1 levels causing existing nerve root compromise on both sides with anterior thecal sac indentation. - moderate knee join effusion.