what is mild bilateral uncovertebral spurring
MILD LEFT FORAMINAL NARROWING AT C5-C6 SECONDARY TO UNCOVERTEBRAL JOIN HYPERMETROPHY AND SPUR FORMATION
what is moderate uncovertebral arthropathy
in medical terms what does ridging mean
uncovertbral arthropathy at c4-5
Uncovertebral arthritis is a form of osteoarthritis. It affects the uncovertebral joints, or Luschka's joints. This condition also affects the intervertebral discs between the vertebra.
Uncovertebral arthropathy refers to degenerative changes of the uncovertebral joint. This joint is located on both sides of the disc space adjacent to the cervical spine.
Uncovertebral joint arthropathy is a degenerative change of the uncovertebral joints. These joints are small synovial joints between the lower cervical vertebrae and the superior vertebral body.
Osteophytic ridging means a bone spur.
Uncovertebral spurring is also known as uncovertebral joint osteophytes or bone spurring. This happens when vertebral bodies from the third to the seventh part of the cervical vertebrae join together. It is caused by the vertebrae wearing down over time.
Uncovertebral joints, which are smaller joints out to the side where the vertebra normally approximate one other so they're further out laterally.This is a reasonably complex subject and has to do with the growth of osteophites (Bone that eventually starts to put pressure and cause damage the nerves) between the discs of the vertebrae. To get more authoritative and precise information on this go to the related link (uncovertebral osteophytes) below.i had a mri it said i have a demonstrates a tiny right uncovertebral osteophyte and disk complex however without any significant exiting foreaminal stenosis what do that mean
These are common changes with aging, and most people with this finding have no symptoms. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.