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What is ligamentum flavum hypertrophy but no significant stenosis?
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∙ 10y ago
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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere are non-surgical treatments and surgical treatments for ligamentum flavum hypertrophy. Non-surgical treatments include physical therapy, medications, lumbar supports, and steroid injections. One of the surgical options is a decompression implant devices but the surgical options are only available for people with a poor quality of life due to the risks involved with the surgery.
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∙ 9y agoLigamentum flavum hypertrophy refers to the ligament becoming less elastic due to thickening and ossification. Bilateral facet hypertrophy refers to an enlargement of the facet joint.
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Is ligamentum flavum and facet hypertrophy the same as spinal stenosis?
They can be the contributors to the stenosis.
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.
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
How ligamentum flavum hypertrophy treated?
Surgical removal of that part of the ligament which is impinging upon the spinal cord.
What is ligamentum flavum?
The ligamentum flavum is a tendon that holds your vertebrae to each other.
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 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 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 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.
Thickened ligamentum flavum is this a disability?
Thickened ligamentum flavum appears to be part of the process of aging. It's not a disability in and of itself. It can cause disability if it leads to symptoms.
What is ligamentum flavum redundancy?
It means that the Ligamentum Flavum is overgrown or split in two. This is the result of segmental instability usually from a degenerating disc between adjacent vertebrae.
Ligamentum flavum buckling?
Ligamentum flavum buckling is a result of a weakened ligamentum flavum, or the ligaments in your vertebrae that allow for bending over and snapping back up. Due to its location in the spine, weakness here can cause localized pain at the site of weakness, shooting pain along any affected nerves and muscle weakness due to decreased neurological efficiency.
