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The foramina is the path down the spinal canal through which the nerves pass. Over time, stenosis and other spinal problems can led to narrowing of the foramina, which can put pressure on the nerves and cause disk problems as well. If the problem is severe enough, a Neurosurgeon a can decompress the area (widen the passage) at the point where it's narrowed. This is commonly done in spinal fusion operations - I've had it done in 2 of my 3 spinal surgeries.
Most people have some sort of stenosis just from everyday wear and tear on the spine, though for some who have contributing factors the problem can be more severe. Most people with the problem can live their entire lives without much problem; others require surgical intervention when all other steps have failed or cannot be employed. Radiologists will typically note any apparent narrowing of the foramina (bilateral, etc.) they see on an MRI or CT in their report, but it doesn't mean that it's a problem that needs fixing unless there's a definite issue with mobility or pain involved.
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What does mild right neural foraminal narrowing C4-5 due to right uncinate hypertrophy mean?
neurol foraminal right narrowing c4-5 mild moderate can it be serious?
What does an element of neural foraminal narrowing mean?
neuroforaminal narrowing
What is moderate neural foraminal narrowing?
Neural foraminal compromise is the narrowing of the spinal column. It is the result of disc degeneration over a period of time. Bulging and narrowing of the spinal column, or foramen, causes nerve compression or bulging in the affected area.
What is C3-c7 neural foraminal narrowing?
Narrowing of the neural formina at the C7- 1 was a narrowing of the spinal canal where the nerve roots exit. This can occur with or without disc protrusion.
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.
What is mild left neural foraminal narrowing?
The left neural foramen is where a nerve passes through a bone on the left side. Impingement is crowding. So left neural foraminal impingement is a crowding of that bony passage for the nerve.
What is moderate neural foraminal narrowing to right and mild to left at L5-S1 with moderate broad based disc bulge present?
Moderate neural foraminal narrowing to the right and mild narrowing to the left at the L5-S1 level indicates that the openings where the nerves exit the spine are constricted, potentially leading to nerve compression on the right side. The presence of a moderate broad-based disc bulge suggests that the intervertebral disc is protruding outward, which can contribute to the narrowing and potentially cause pain or neurological symptoms. This condition may require monitoring or treatment, depending on the severity of symptoms. Consulting a healthcare provider for an appropriate evaluation and management plan is advisable.
At t12-l1 what is moderate right neural foraminal stenosis?
chronic lacunar infarct
What does moderate generalized disc bulges with bilateral neural foraminal narrowing mean to my function?
This could affect your range of motion.You may also have some numbness or tingling
What is mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis.?
There's actually 2 separate indications in your Radiology report:Mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis is a common problem with most people. The Foramen is the spinal opening at each vertebrae where the nerves pass through; stenosis is the term for narrowing, and in this case it's stating that there's foraminal narrowing in the L5-S1 vertebral area, which is not uncommon.The "small tear" is at the posterior (rear) annulus of the L5-S1 disk, meaning there's a small rupture in the rear of the disk membrane.
What is mild to moderate left foraminal stenosis?
Moderate left foraminal stenosis is compression of the cervical spinal nerves that travel through a narrowing of the foramina. Causes of the narrowing include herniated disc material and bone spurs in the neck.
Is cervical spondylosis with multilevel neural foraminal narrowing most prominent on the left at c5-6 and c6-7 considered an ssi ssdi disability?
Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common degenerative disc conditions. When multilevel neural foraminal narrowing is most prominent via MRI, this shows where a nerve root is potentially being impinged.
