A left foraminal annular tear is when the annulus fibrosus rips or tears. The annulus fibrosus is the tough exterior of the intervertebral disc.
I think spinal stenosis is the term you are looking for.
An annular tear is a tear that affects the spine, usually in the radial disc. An annular rent is moderate disc desiccation, which could lead to a tear,
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A posterior annular tear is a painful condition in which the annulus, or the part of the spine that holds the nucleus in place tears.
A posterior annular tear is a tear in the ligament fibers that cover the inner core of a disc. The discs separate each vertebra in your spine. A posterior annular tear in the L5-S1 discs indicates the location in which these tears occur. L5 is the fifth and lowest of the lumbar vertebra and the S1 is the first and highest sacral vertebra.
An annular tear of the disc is, generally speaking, traumatic. However, over time, this can lead to degenerative disease of the affected disc or discs.
A posterior annular tear is a tear in the ligament fibers that cover the inner core of a disc. The discs separate each vertebra in your spine. A posterior annular tear in the L5-S1 discs indicates the location in which these tears occur. L5 is the fifth and lowest of the lumbar vertebra and the S1 is the first and highest sacral vertebra.
it hurts ur back
This description suggests there is a disc herniation at the level corresponding to the annular tear, pressing on the spinal cord or nerves. The disc material is protruding out of the disc space, causing compression of nearby structures. Symptoms may include back pain, leg pain, or neurologic deficits, and treatment options may include conservative management or surgical intervention.
What do they do for this. It is some kind of operation done?
what is effacement of the left lateral recess and severe foraminal stenosis
The bony spine is made up of bones which stack one upon another. These bones are called vertebrae. These vertebrae are separated from each other by discs. There is a disc between every 2 vertebrae. The discs are hockey-puck-shaped cushions with a capsule very much like nylon tape, filled with a jelly-like subsance (called the nucleus pulposus). A herniated disc is a disc which has a tear in the capsule, from which protrudes some of the jelly-like substance. An annular tear is a tear in the disc. This is what the radiologist says you have when he sees a tear in the disc but nothing protruding through it. The question of whether an annular tear can actually cause pain is controversial. Some authorities say it can, some say it can't.