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Is ligamentum flavum and facet hypertrophy the same as spinal stenosis?
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∙ 12y ago
They can be the contributors to the stenosis.
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What exactly is Ligamentous Hypertrophy?
Hypertrophy of the ligaments in the vertebral canal of the spinal column can narrow the canal (stenosis) to the point that the spinal cord and/or nerve roots running through the canal are compressed. When the posterior longitudinal ligament in front and ligamentum flavum behind the spinal cord hypertrophy the cord is almost "circumferentially" surrounded and compressed.Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum laterally near the facet joint can also contribute to foraminal narrowing (stenosis) with potential nerve compression (pinching).Source(s):uscneurosurgerysearch.yahoo.com
What does it mean when it says ligamentum flavum thickening and mild facet hypertrophy?
Ligamentum flavum is placed in the vertebral canal anterior to the spines of vertebrae and laminae of the vertebrae. Thickening of this ligament is common cause of spinal stenosis. Facet on the transverse process in enlarged in a given patient.
How ligamentum flavum hypertrophy treated?
Surgical removal of that part of the ligament which is impinging upon the spinal cord.
What is ligamentum flavum hypertrophy but no significant stenosis?
ligamentum flavum hypertrophy is a degenerative condition of the spine which most commonly occurs in the elderly where the tendons holding one vertebra to another thicken, decreasing the amount of room available for the spinal cord and the nerves that come off it. It may be associated with inflammation (arthritis) or osteoporosis. It is frequently treated surgically, and it can recur. This one seems a bit complex to answer easily, So if you follow the related link (Hypertrophy of Ligamentum Flavum in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis) you will find more information.
What is spinal stenois?
There is narrowing of the spinal canal in spinal stenosis. This happens due to swollen ligamentum flavum or due to protrusion of the intervertebral disc or some other reason.
What is Stenois?
There is narrowing of the spinal canal in spinal stenosis. This happens due to swollen ligamentum flavum or due to protrusion of the intervertebral disc or some other reason.
You have bulging disc at L2 L3 L4 L5 with desiccation annular bulging and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and slight narrowing of the spinal canal Are you a canadiate for surgery?
no
What is facet arthropathy with ligamentum flavum thickening?
The individual vertebrae are linked with the help of connecting tissues known as ligamentum flavum, When there is noticeable swelling due to inflammatory or degenerative changes, it is known as Ligamentum flavum thickening. A spinal MRI scan will be able to detect the swelling.
Can you use methyprednisolone for back pain?
Yes. This drug can be used to reduce the swelling of inflammatory origin in the spinal cord. It may reduce the swelling of ligamentum flavum.
What does left uncinate hypertrophy and grade 1 disc protrusion mean?
left uncinate hypertrophy and grade i disc protrusion mean spinal canal stenosis
How is ligamentum flavum treated?
Depending on the severity it might be treated with something simple like pain medicine, stretching, and physical therapy. More severe symptoms might have to be treated with spinal surgery, often involving spinal fusion.
Is lumbar spinal stenosis less severe than cervical spinal stenosis?
The difference between lumbar spinal stenosis and cervical spinal stenosis is mainly the location of the problem. however, between the two lumbar spinal stenosis is the more severe form of stenosis.
