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What does thoracic mean?
It pertains to the thorax... But you can use it as a thoracic spine, thoracic surgery, thoracic cavity, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic spine pain, thoracic vertebrae, thoracic medicine, thoracic surgeons, thoracic strains, sprain thoracic, or thoracic spine disorder; it's pretty self explanatory.
What is mild thoracic scoliosis?
Well, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The cervicothoracic part deals with the location of the curve. The cervical region is the neck, and the thoracic is the upper back. So the cervicothoracic scoliosis would be a curvature of the spine in the neck/upper back
What is the scientific name for middle back?
That depends on whether you mean back or spine. The middle spine is the thoracic region. Above it is the cervical, below the lumbar. Thoracic might also speak of the general middle region of the back.
What does radiotracer uptake mean?
There are several sites of 'increased radio tracer uptake... These are most intense in the low thoracic & lumbar spine, associated with the scoliotic curvature and degenerative change, likely explanatory in that regard... Minor asymmetry with respect to the uptake seen in bone of the anterior ... & seen in some of the left rib functions ,,,,with costochondral cartilage ...uncertain whether this relates to the positioning created by the scoliosis. ...There is a small focus of increased uptake in the mid cervical spine to left of midline, likely degenerative. ...There is uptake at both wrists and to lesser extent, both shoulders. ...that distribution likely degenerative related. ...There is a tiny focus in a toe of the right foot, nonspecific. ...Elsewhere, radiotracer uptake appears physiologic. IMPRESSION: Multiple sites of increased radiotracer uptake, as described. This distribution is either characteristic degenerative change to include especially the lumbar spine. Nonspecific focus in a right toe. Otherwise, none of these sites would be considered especially suspicious for metastasis.
What does the medical term t3 t5 t9 in the spine mean?
T3, T5, and T9 refer to the third, fifth, and ninth thoracic vetebrae.
What does no definite active parenchymal infiltrates in both apices mean?
what does the lung volumes are significantly diminished. no definite infiltrates or effusions. mild multilevel degenerative change is noted in the thoracic spine mean.
What are the divisions of the back and their abbreviations?
I'm assuming you mean the spine - The highest 7 vertebrae make up the cervical spine (or C spine) = the neck The next 12 vertebrae (where your ribs attach) make up the thoracic spine (or T spine) - this can also be referred to as the dorsal spine The next 5 vertebrae down make up the lumbar spine (or L spine) = the lower back And the sacrum is the very bottom of the spine made of 5 fused vertebrae.
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?
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.
What does the medical abbreviation SUV mean?
Standardized Uptake Value (radionucleide uptake used in reading a PET scan)
What does it mean when you get a brain freeze and your lower left back feels the same sensation as your head?
I have the exact same problem, only mine is in the thoracic spine. I have a herniated disc there. I would love to know the answer.... runninron71238@yahoo.com
What does it mean if you have mild thoracic scoliosis?
mild thoracic typically refers to a curvature 20 degrees or less on the Cobb angle measurement scale. Although this form of scoliosis can be mild, it may still cause pain and other symptoms. It is also possible for the curve to progress over time.
What does DJD mean in a thoracic radiology report?
DJD in a thoracic radiology report stands for degenerative joint disease or degenerative disc disease, which refers to wear and tear on the joints or discs in the spine. This can manifest as changes such as osteoarthritis or disc degeneration.
