help translate these MRI/Xray results

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Thoracic X rays.
1.Mild dextroconvexthoracic curvature, possibly related to suggested mild left lateral wedging at T8 and T9. may be congenital or adquired.
2.Early endplate spurring.

Cervical X rays
1.Tiny unfused apophyses versus dystrophic calcification of the anterior annulus or anterior longitudinal ligament from C4-5 through C6-7.

Right shoulder X rays
1.There is a mild right acromioclavicular joint degenerative change, but there is no acute finding in the right shoulder.

Lower back X rays Normal
Lower back MRI
1.Lower lurabar tiny facet effusions and inflammation in the posterior interspinous ligaments at L4-5 and L5-S1
2.Normal variant conjoined nerve roots. Left L5-S1. right S1-S2
3.Tiny Tarlov cyst of the inferior most sacrum.

I got in 2 slip accidents at work last year and since my second I been having lower back pain early in the morning and as I do work troughout the day. upper back pain, stiff neck and shoulder right side, along with pain in my right arm and occasional locking of my arm when aggravated enough, I also get a nurabness/cold feeling on my left leg by the buttock and ocassionally in the left leg by the pelvic region a stretching pain that makes me limp and slouch from the pain.
I wanna see if these symptoms are related and if I should pursue treatment agressively as it's a workers comp case.
 
i believe the symptoms are related. i would persue it aggressively and quick !
if the treating dr has not explained the mri- which they should have done, ask them to explain it to you. if that dr feels it is not that big of concern- i would get a referral from pcp to a doctor that can properly translate the mri ( ortho or neuro dr or spine dr) pay the copay cost to see that dr & get his opinion in writing and show to employer for wc... they might even pay for you to see a specialist for a second opinion- you are entitled to that. some wc insurances will pay the bill for the 2nd opinion. wc dr's work for your employer in their best interest, not yours.
 
Tank you very much. it is sad I went from being the top employee to Enemy once I got hurt at my job. I will arrange for the appointment with personal doctor for a refferal. Good thing I already got a lawyer working on my case.
 
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