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This just means that each vertebrae is broken into two or more pieces...

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Q: Compound fracture of c5 and L1 of the spine?
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Where is C5-6 located?

The C5-6 vertebrae are located in the cervical (neck) region of the spine. Specifically, they are positioned between the C5 and C6 vertebrae, forming part of the cervical spine that supports the neck and head.


What is moderate right foraminal narrowing at C5-6?

Moderate right foraminal narrowing at C5-6 is narrowing of the canals in the spine. C5-6 stands for cervical number 5 and number 6.


Where is C5-C6?

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What is anterior osteophytosis at C5 and C6?

C5 and C6 are cervical vertebrae found in the neck. Anterior osteophytes of C5 and C6 are bone spurs that have formed on the front portion of vertebrae 5 and 6 in your neck. This can be a very painful condition.


What does uncinate process hypertrophy at C5 C6 mean?

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Where is the designation of c-5 c-6 has reference to the vertebrae in the what part of the spine?

C5- c-6 refers to the cervical spine. There are 7 bones in the cervical spine and C3, 4 and 5 keep the diaphragm alive. Any damage in that area will compromise breathing.


Will an avulsion fracture on c5 combined with bulging c4 and c5 disks require surgery?

Surgery should be a last resort. There are wonderful ways that may allow you to have these problems taken care of without surgery. Your first stop needs to be to the office of a well experienced chiropractor!


Which spinal nerves comprise the brachial plexus and the lumbosacral plexus?

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What is Uncovertebral Arthropathy of C5?

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What will a spinal fracture of c6 do?

A spinal fracture will only cause paralysis if the spinal cord is also damaged. A C5 injury will affect finger flexion and extension, wrist flexion, tricepts, and all muscle groups from the chest downwards throughout the body. Breathing will be compromised, as will bowel, bladder and sexual function.


What is posterior osteophytes at C3 to C5?

Osteophytes are bone spurs, a sign of arthritis. Basically, it says you have arthritis in your neck, with bone spurs protruding toward the back of the spine at levels C3 through C5. Whether this has any causative effect on any symptoms you may or may not be experiencing is impossible to determine from your question.


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