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Asymmetric spondylosis refers to degenerative changes in the spine, such as disc degeneration and bony growths, that occur unevenly on one side compared to the other. Uncinate hypertrophy involves the enlargement of the uncinate processes, which are bony projections on the vertebrae that can contribute to nerve compression or spinal stenosis. Together, these conditions can lead to pain, reduced mobility, and neurological symptoms due to the narrowing of the spinal canal or nerve root pathways.
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What does left uncinate hypertrophy and grade 1 disc protrusion mean?
left uncinate hypertrophy and grade i disc protrusion mean spinal canal stenosis
What does mild right neural foraminal narrowing C4-5 due to right uncinate hypertrophy mean?
neurol foraminal right narrowing c4-5 mild moderate can it be serious?
What does uncinate process hypertrophy at C5 C6 mean?
It means a small portion of one of the bones in the spine is bigger than it should be. C5/C6 are at the base of the neck, just above where it joins the body.
What does ashes mean?
asymmetrical septal hypertrophy
Whats this mean- there may be compromise of the left c8 nerve root - right lateral recess and right neural foraminal narrowing are present at c3-4 due to spondylosis and uncinate process hypertrophy?
Spondylosis refers to degenerative osteoarthritis of the joints between the centra of the spinal vertebrae and/or neural foraminae. In this condition the interfacetal joints are not involved. If severe, it may cause pressure on nerve roots with subsequent sensory and/or motor disturbances, such as pain, paresthesia, or muscle weakness in the limbs.When the space between two adjacent vertebrae narrows, compression of a nerve root emerging from the spinal cord may result in radiculopathy (sensory and motor disturbances, such as severe pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, back, and/or leg, accompanied by muscle weakness). Less commonly, direct pressure on the spinal cord (typically in the cervical spine) may result in myelopathy, characterized by global weakness, gait dysfunction, loss of balance, and loss of bowel and/or bladder control. The patient may experience a phenomenon of shocks (paresthesia) in hands and legs because of nerve compression and lack of blood flow. If vertebrae of the neck are involved it is labelled cervical spondylosis. Lower back spondylosis is labeled lumbar spondylosis. (Source wikipedia)
What are other words besides megaly that mean enlargement?
hypertrophy
What does the medical abbreviation LVH mean?
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
What does it mean for a shape to not have either rotational and reflectional symmetry?
Simply that it is an asymmetric shape.
What does the A in ADSL2 mean?
ADSL2 stands for 'Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line 2', and therefore in this case 'A' stands for the word 'Asymmetric', which means to be imbalance and to ignore symmetry, focusing on spatial arrangement
What is uncinate spurring mean?
Uncinate spurring refers to the formation of bony projections, or spurs, that develop on the uncinate process of the cervical vertebrae. This condition is often associated with degenerative changes in the spine, such as osteoarthritis, and can lead to narrowing of the spinal canal or neural foramina. Symptoms may include neck pain, stiffness, or nerve-related issues due to nerve root compression. Treatment options vary based on severity and can include physical therapy, medication, or, in some cases, surgery.
What does asymmetric prominence mean?
Asymmetric prominence refers to one side or area being more noticeable or protruding than the other. It can occur in various parts of the body, such as facial features or asymmetrical muscle development.
Icd-9 code for bph?
The abbreviation 'BPH' can mean benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia. They are coded differently. 600.00 benign prostatic hypertrophy without obstruction 600.01 benign prostatic hypertrophy with obstruction 600.90 benign prostatic hyperplasia without obstruction 600.91 benign prostatic hyperplasia with obstruction
