Incidental findings on lumbar MRIs done for back pain are a common reason for a second opinion. Our Clinical Lead reviews the scan specifically for developmental findings — conus medullaris level, filum terminale features, signs of dysraphism — and provides structured assessment framed for the neurology or neurosurgery consultation. Whether any finding is clinically significant is a judgement that belongs with the treating team, informed by your symptoms and examination.
My scan was done for back pain. Can a second opinion pick up a tethered cord?
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