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Do you need surgery for mild right paracentral disc osteophyte complex at the c5-c6 level?
No
What is paracentral disc protrusion?
Paracentral disc protrusion is a disorder of the spine that causes neck and back pain. An intervertebral disc is swollen or bulging and is putting pressure on the nerve roots when you are diagnosed with this disorder.
What is a disc osteophyte bar?
An osteophyte is a bone spur that forms usually because of damage to the surface of a joint, resulting in arthritis. A disc osteophyte occurs in the disc space between two vertebrae of the spine.
What does a small left paracentral disc herniation mean and how serious is it?
A disc herniation can be serious because it can cause severe pain and loss of feeling in your arms and legs. This kind of herniation basically means the rubbery cushion between the bones has moved out of its proper place.
Can a car accident cause paracentral disc protrusion?
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What does left paracentral disc protrusion seen at T9-10 touching the left hemicord mean?
You basically have a herniated disc (slipped disc) in your middle back that's pressing on your spinal cord.
What is posterior disk osteophyte complex?
Disc osteophyte complex usually occurs as a person ages. It is a spinal condition where a spinal vertebra is afflicted by osteophytes or commonly known as bone spurs. This often results in experiencing headaches, stiff neck, and weakness in the shoulders.
What is posterior disc osteophyte?
Posterior disc osteophyte is a condition where more than one spinal vertebrae or disc is affected by bone spurs. This can happen during aging, from a degenerative disease, obesity, or from your body producing extra nodules of bone.
What is a paracentral disc bulge?
what is 1 mild bilateral foraminal stenosis 2 Clinical correlation 3 moderate to severe bilateral
What is the spinal theca An ortho consultant I saw says' I have a disc bulge which is compressing the theca What does this mean?
what is poateria osteophyte and spinal theca
What is a paracentral protrusion of disc effaces the epidural fat minimally effaces the thecal sac on L5 S1?
This describes a minor bulging of a spinal disc at the L5-S1 level, which is causing a slight compression of the thecal sac (the membrane surrounding the spinal cord) and minimal displacement of the epidural fat. It may lead to symptoms like low back pain or sciatica. Tracking the condition with a healthcare provider is recommended.
What is diffuse disc osteophyte complex indenting thecal sac and what is the cure?
Diffuse disc osteophyte complex refers to the formation of bony growths and disc protrusions in the spine, which can cause compression on the thecal sac. Treatment usually involves a combination of therapies such as physical therapy, pain management, and in severe cases, surgery to alleviate pressure on the spinal nerves. Management focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing further damage to the spine.
