What this refers to is a degenerative disk problem at the middle cervical region of your spine.
The cervical spine is your neck, from the skull to the base of the neck. The mid-region disks are typically the C5,6 & 7 disks/vertebrae, and they're also the ones most commonly affected by disease.
"Discovertebral Complex" is just a fancy term for saying you've got degeneration in that area. What it's being caused by can be any number of things - hereditary disease, Arthritis, stenosis, facet problems, etc.
You can read more about it at Spine Universe - link is below.
cervical vetebrae - 7 thoracic vetebrae - 12 lumbar vetebrae -5
Cervical (most superior portion of the vertebral column) = 7 vertebraeThoracic (just inferior to the cervical region, superior to lumbar) = 12 vertebraeLumbar (inferior to the thoracic region, superior to the sacral region) = 5 vertebrae
They are called vertebrae. Specifically in the neck they are called cervical vertebrae, the lower back are called lumbar vertebrae and the mid back around the ribcage are called thoracic vertebrae.
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves fibers that connects the arm to the spinal cord. Injury of it could cause the arm to be paralyzed, a lack of muscle control, and/or a lack of sensation.
There are several sites of 'increased radio tracer uptake... These are most intense in the low thoracic & lumbar spine, associated with the scoliotic curvature and degenerative change, likely explanatory in that regard... Minor asymmetry with respect to the uptake seen in bone of the anterior ... & seen in some of the left rib functions ,,,,with costochondral cartilage ...uncertain whether this relates to the positioning created by the scoliosis. ...There is a small focus of increased uptake in the mid cervical spine to left of midline, likely degenerative. ...There is uptake at both wrists and to lesser extent, both shoulders. ...that distribution likely degenerative related. ...There is a tiny focus in a toe of the right foot, nonspecific. ...Elsewhere, radiotracer uptake appears physiologic. IMPRESSION: Multiple sites of increased radiotracer uptake, as described. This distribution is either characteristic degenerative change to include especially the lumbar spine. Nonspecific focus in a right toe. Otherwise, none of these sites would be considered especially suspicious for metastasis.
Multilevel mid to lower cervical degenerative space narrowing refers to the reduction of the intervertebral disc space in the cervical (neck) region, specifically at multiple levels between the mid and lower cervical vertebrae (C3 to C7). This condition is often caused by degenerative changes such as disc herniation, osteoarthritis, or age-related wear and tear. It can lead to symptoms like neck pain, stiffness, and potentially nerve compression, which may result in pain or numbness in the arms. Diagnosis is typically confirmed through imaging studies like MRI or X-rays.
"C-Spine shows degenerative changes in upper mid area C2-C3"
cervical vetebrae - 7 thoracic vetebrae - 12 lumbar vetebrae -5
Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture
I would only put a period at the end.
CIN II means cervical intraepithelial neoplasia mid-grade. It's a pre-cancerous lesion of the uterine cervix.
Zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture
Cervical (most superior portion of the vertebral column) = 7 vertebraeThoracic (just inferior to the cervical region, superior to lumbar) = 12 vertebraeLumbar (inferior to the thoracic region, superior to the sacral region) = 5 vertebrae
Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. It can occur at any level of the spine, including the cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), and lumbar (lower back) regions. The most common location for scoliosis is the thoracic spine, which is the upper and middle part of the back.
They are called vertebrae. Specifically in the neck they are called cervical vertebrae, the lower back are called lumbar vertebrae and the mid back around the ribcage are called thoracic vertebrae.
The arrangement of the bones in the vertebral column start with the cervical spine. The cervical spine controls the head and neck. The next section of the vertebral column is the thoracic spine which controls the truck and mid back. The last vertebral column is the lumbar spine which is responsible for the legs.
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves fibers that connects the arm to the spinal cord. Injury of it could cause the arm to be paralyzed, a lack of muscle control, and/or a lack of sensation.