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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.
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What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impression on ventral thecal sac?
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impressio on ventral thecal sac
Is there a difference between osteophyte and osteophyte complex?
Osteophyte is one abnormal growth. Osteophyte complex is numerous bony growths which can affect not only more than one vertebrae (but several), and can be extremely painful when rubbing on the nearby nerves, and also causes narrowing of the neural foramina(?). You don't want an osteophyte (s) placing pressure on the thecal sac (which is where the cerebral spinal fluid is located). susankatielorraine@yahoo.com
Diffuse bulge of L3-4 L4-5 intervertebral discs indenting the thecal sac and causing impression over the fat of nerve root canal on either side what does it means?
damage disc
MRI results thecal sac narrows maximally to 8-to9mm in ap dimension at the c6-7 level where there is a 2-mm disc osteophyte complex?
what is a indeterminate mass
What does indentation of the thecal sac and osteophyte and disc complex indenting the thecal sac at level c2-c3 c3-c4 c4-c5 c5-c6 c6-c7 and mild circumferential narrowing of lower cervical spinal cord?
The indentation of the thecal sac and the osteophyte and disc complex at the cervical levels C2-C3, C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7 suggests the presence of degenerative changes, such as disc herniation or bone spurs, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding structures. The mild circumferential narrowing of the lower cervical spinal cord indicates that there may be a degree of spinal stenosis, potentially leading to symptoms like neck pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms and hands. Overall, these findings reflect the need for further evaluation and management to address any neurological implications.
What is disc osteophyte complex with flattening of the ventral thecal sac?
You have a bone spur on the vertebrae that is protruding towards the front of your body and putting pressure on the sac of cerebrospinal fluid that encircles the brain and spinal cord.
What is disc bulge with disc indenting the ventral thecal sac?
Spinal cord is covered by 3 layers and between it's 2 layer there is fluid know as csf. The spinal cord along with it's 3 layers is known as thecal sac. The above thing is a MRI finding in which the disc is just indenting the thecal sac without any compression of the neural elements. This is a insignificant finding and patient should not have any symptoms. The ventral side means the front side and the dorsal side means the back side.
Mild diffuse posterior bulge of the c4-c5 and c5-c6 discs indenting the thecal sac?
This is likely describing a mild bulging of the discs at the c4-c5 and c5-c6 levels in the cervical spine, which is pushing slightly backward into the space occupied by the thecal sac, a membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and nerve roots. This bulging may be causing indentation or slight compression on the thecal sac, but the extent of nerve compression would need to be assessed clinically for further evaluation.
What is the mean of L4-5 disc shows large posterolateral disc protrusion indenting the thecal sac and compromising both the lateral recesses?
posterocentral
What is impression on the ventral thecal sac mean?
The Ventral Thecal Sac encloses the spinal cord and the nerve endings of the lumbar regions thecal sac (cauda equina) and serves as a protection for both and for the entire lumbar spinal region. The ventral thecal sac contains cerebral spinal fluid and it also serves as a buffer for the cauda equina.
What is mild anterior disc margin osteophytes?
posterior disc osteophyte at c5 c6 mild indentation on anterior thecal sac. there is uncinate spurring with left formaminal narrowing c5 c6 . would this require surgery?
What is a broad based disc ridge complex at C3 C4 and C4 C5 indenting the ventral TheCal sac?
A broad-based disc ridge complex at C3-C4 and C4-C5 refers to a structural change in the cervical spine where the intervertebral discs at these levels are bulging or protruding. This condition can lead to indentation of the ventral (anterior) aspect of the thecal sac, which houses the spinal cord and nerve roots, potentially causing compression or irritation of these neural structures. Such findings are often associated with neck pain and neurological symptoms, depending on the severity of the indentation. Evaluation by a healthcare professional is crucial for appropriate management.
