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What is effacement of the anterior thecal sac?
Oh, dude, effacement of the anterior thecal sac is when the space around your spinal cord gets all squished because of something pressing on it. It's like when you're trying to fit too many things in your backpack and everything gets smooshed together. So, yeah, it's basically just a fancy way of saying your spinal cord is getting a little crowded in there.
What is prognosis of a mild effacement of ventral thecal sac without significant spinal canal stenosis.?
mild disfuse disc bulging with subtle 72 hyperintense signal
What does effacement of the left ventral thecal sac and possible minmal flattening of left central cervical spinal cord at c5-c6 Left framinal stenosis particularly proximal at this level mean?
Ventral means in front. Thecal sac means the sac that contain the spinal cord and cerebro spinal fluid. Effacement of the ventral thecal sac means pressure is upon the front of the sac (producing a flattening effect) most likely from a disc protrusion. Foramen means hole (where the nerve comes out of from the spinal cord). Stenosis means narrowing (usually from bony degeneration or disc herniation/protrusion/or bulge). Left foraminal stenosis means narrowing of the passageway where the nerve comes through.
Can thecal sac be cured?
The thecal sac is a normal part of the human body. It is not a condition that needs to be cured.
How do you cure thecal sac?
The thecal sac is a normal part of the human anatomy and doesn't need to be cured.
What is deformity of the thecal sac?
A thecal sac deformity is usually associated with a herniated disc, however some thecal sac deformities are congenital. If the deformity is associated with a herniated disc, surgery may be recommended.
Can you have numbness in fingers from c3 c4 bones spurs effacement of thecal sac?
Yes, numbness in the fingers can occur due to bone spurs at the C3-C4 vertebrae if they cause effacement (compression) of the thecal sac, which surrounds the spinal cord and nerves. This compression can impinge on cervical nerve roots that innervate the arms and hands, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness in the fingers. However, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
What is the anterior thecal sac?
The anterior thecal sac is a membrane that surrounds the spine. It acts as protection to the spinal cord and the cauda equina.
What is impingement upon the thecal sac?
The thecal sac is the covering for the spinal cord. This can be seen on an MRI. Impingement means that something is pressing on it.
What is the lumbar thecal sac?
The lumbar thecal sac is a membrane that surrounds the spinal cord. It is filled with cerebral spinal fluid. It is in the lower back.
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impression on ventral thecal sac?
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impressio on ventral thecal sac
Effacement of the epidural fat?
There is mild narrowing of the central canal and teh lumbar spine. This in combination with prominent epidural fat, results in Effecement of Ceberal Spinal Fluid (CSF) around the nerve roots in the thecal sac.
