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What does this mean AT t7-8 there is disc desiccation and disc degeneration central and right paracentral disc herniation with midl superior subligamentous ext mildly indenting cent and rght hemicord?
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T7-8 IS REFERRING TO THE DISC SPACE BETWEEN THE 7TH AND 8TH VERTEBRA OF THE THORACIC SPINE. THE THORACIC SPINE THAT SECTION BETWEEN THE CERVICAL SPINE (NECK) AND THE LUMBAR SPINE (LOWER BACK).THERE ARE 12 VERTEBRA THAT MAKE UP THE THORACIC SPINE.DISC DESICATION REFERS TO THE DEHYDRATION OR WATER LOSS CONTENT.DISCS ARE SOFT TISSUE STRUCTURES SERVING AS CUSHIONS BETWEEN THE BONY VERTEBRA.HERNIATION IS REFERS TO THE DISC BEING OUT OF PLACE. THIS REPOSITIONING OF THE DISC IS PROBABLY CAUSING INDENTING OR COMPRISING THE SPINAL CORD AT THAT PARTICULAR LEVEL OR LOCATION.
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What does a small left paracentral disc herniation mean and how serious is it?
A disc herniation can be serious because it can cause severe pain and loss of feeling in your arms and legs. This kind of herniation basically means the rubbery cushion between the bones has moved out of its proper place.
Pls explain at t8-9 there is disc desiccation and degeneration centr disc herniation w inferior subligamentous ext behind the upper half of the t9 vererbral body abutt the ventral cord surfaces?
Lets look at the terms first:T8-9 are the 8th and 9th vertebrae in the thoracic (chest) region. There is damage between them.Disc desiccation means that the soft cushion (disc) between the boney vertebra is dried out.Degeneration means that it is not like it was and has broken down.Inferior means below.Subligamentous is another word for disc herniation.Disc herniation means that the soft disc has pushed out and is pushing (abutting) the spinal cord.This disc herniation is occurring behind the upper half of T9.It can cause lot of pain in the chest area. The ribs tend to feel heavier as the day goes on. You can also feel very short of breath and it hurts to take a deep breath and have tremendous pain when laughing, sneezing or coughing.Laying down gives the most relief. When you sit you will find that leaning back about 30 degrees helps.See link below (showing herniation in the lumbar region but is the same in the thoracic region):
Is genetics a factor in disc degeneration?
Growing scientific evidence also points to genetic factors in disc herniation, especially in families with a history of predisposition to early-onset sciatica and disk herniation.
What is right para central herniation C6?
It is a protrusion (herniation) of disc material near the center of the spine (paracentral), in this case just to the right of center. The C6 designation indicates the herniation is located in the Cervical spine (neck) at the level of the 6th cervical vertebral space (there are a total of seven cervical vertebra -- C1 through C7). A couple of useful reference/education sites are www.spineuniverse.com and www.spine-health.com. Hope this helps!Bunny
What is the treatment for right paracentral disc herniation L5-S1?
You have to go for some form of discectomy. Like say microdiscectomy by way of laser or scopes. Here you remove the material of nucleus pulposus to give relief to the patient.
What is right C5-C6 disc herniation with right ventral cord impingement and borderline paracentral stenosis?
Between the fith and sixth cervical vertibrae (neck bones) the cartilage disk between them is sticking out a bit to the left. This is most likely pinching the nerve root. This particular nerve root serves the biceps and wrist extensors possibly causing some weakness. There may be and pain/numbness that runs down the arm to the thumb. Reflexes in you mid-forearm may also affected.
What does paracentral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level causing mass effect upon the left S1 nerve root mean?
It means that the disc between L5-S1 has protruded out to one side (not centrally), and is affecting (most likely compressing) the S1 nerve root which is below the level of the herniation (the L5 nerve root has already exited the IVF). From this report I am assuming you are having some sensory or motor problems in your lower limbs?!
What is the medical term meaning herniation of the iris?
Iridocele is herniation of the iris.
What is left paracentral subligamentous discal extrusion?
When looking at the lumbar spine, you will note that between each vertebra is a block of tissue that resembles a hockey puck. This "tissue" is actually a shock absorber that cushions the stress on the spine with bending, twisting, lifting, etc. It has a central area of extremely tough protein-gelatin like material that is the cushioning part. This gelatin material is surrounded by a ring of thick material that is called the annulus and is layered much like a tire. Think of the outer portion of the annulus as the tread of a tire. There are blood vessels and nerves in the outer layers of this "ring" of tissue. As we get older the central gelatin material begins to dry out and the bending, twisting, heavy lifting begins to put more pressure and weaken this outer ring of fibers. They can actually tear from stress, resulting in a significant amount of pain (picture this as occurring in the center area of the "tread")... When rupturing of this annulus occurs and the thick gelatin material pushes out beyond the annulus we call this a herniated disk. If the material remains within the annulus it is considered “subligamentous”… Imagine looking down on the lumbar spine from above with the abdomen at “NOON”, and the back is at “6 O’clock”… If the herniation occurs at 5 o'clock or 7 o'clock, the herniation can pinch (trap) a nerve as it is preparing to leave the spinal cord and travel down the body, resulting in a severe burning pain and possibly muscle cramps if the nerve travels to the spasming muscle. If the herniation occurs at the NOON position, since no nerves are close by, there is no pain (actually, there can be pain, but it is not from nerves being pinched... there are pain fibers in the disk). If the herniation occurs at the 6 o'clock position no nerves will be trapped or pinched because there is a lot of space in the spinal canal where the spinal cord travels.
What is small central disc herniation indenting the ventral margin of the the the thecal sac?
A broad herniation means that at least 25% of the disc is affected. A central herniation means that the herniation is toward the spinal column. A broad central herniation of the disc with impingement on the thecal sac is a herniation in which a large portion of the disc is protruding toward the spinal column and is pressing against the membrane which surrounds the spinal cord.
What is a T1-T2 disc herniation?
A T1-T2 disc herniation is a herniation that happens in the middle or lower back. This will cause extreme pain and possible numbness in the limbs.
What is cystorectocele?
Cyst means bladder or sac, rect means rectum, and cele means hernia or protrusion. A cystocele is herniation of the bladder, and rectocele is herniation of the rectum. Put together, cystorectocele is herniation of the urinary bladder and rectum (usually referring to herniation into the vagina.)
