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What does L4-5 to L5-S1 Bilateral facet and ligamentum flavum hypertrophy.?
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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 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 moderate bilateral facet hypertrophy at L5-S1?
what is bilateral facet hypertrophy at L5-S1
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.
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 is Bilateral facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?
Bilateral facet and ligamentous hypertrophy refers to the enlargement or overgrowth of the facet joints and ligaments in the spine. This condition often occurs as a result of degenerative changes in the spine, such as osteoarthritis. It can lead to spinal stenosis and nerve compression, causing symptoms like pain, numbness, and weakness in the back and legs.
Degenerative facet and ligamentous arthropathy?
The facet joints are located in the spinal canal. Bilateral facet arthropathy is arthritis in the facet joints of the back.
Moderate facet and ligamentum flavum prominence?
This sounds like the soft tissue id pouting pressure on nerves parsing between the vertebrae.dont know the answer to the question dont know the answer to the question
What does moderate bilateral inferior foraminal narrowing contributed to by mild facet arthropathy and hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum mean?
The discs in your back are separated by what are called Facets, one on left. one on the right that are placed up and down (bilatteral. ) Screw it, basically what it means is the the "facets" are breaking down and can cause two discs in you back to be touching each other. But if it's mild than try to do some strengthing to your back muscle and maybe that will help the arthropath and hypertrophy to help you back ligamnts and slow down the process of any degenerative facets.
What is facet ligamentous hypertrophy?
Facet hypertrophy is an enlargement of the facet and ligament joint. Nerves in the spine can come under pressure if it increases.
What does Moderate to severe bilateral facet arthrosis present at L4-5 and on the left at L5-S1 mean?
what does bilateral facet arthropathy mean
