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What is foraminal stenosos with impingementof the existing nerve roots?
Foraminal stenosis with impingement of nerve roots refers to narrowing of the openings (foramen) in the spine through which nerves pass, leading to compression of the nerves as they exit the spinal column. This can result in symptoms like pain, tingling, weakness, or numbness in the areas supplied by those affected nerves. Treatment may include physical therapy, medication, injections, or in severe cases, surgical intervention.
What is ; bilateral significant foraminal Narrowing with compression of the exiting L5 nerve roots?
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How do you treat severe neural foraminal stenosis at multiple levels from L3-4 to L5-S1?
Foraminal Stenosis means the nerve roots exiting through the holes from the spine have been seriously narrowed. You can consult a surgeon to see whether surgery will help you. Physical Therapy might provide some pain relief, if advised by your doctor. You should ask your doctor about filing for SSDI or SSD if you can no longer work. NOTE: This condition does not get better by ignoring it.
What is the definition of cervical stenosis?
Cervical stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal is too small for the spinal cord and nerve roots. This can cause damage to the spinal cord.
What exactly is Ligamentous Hypertrophy?
Hypertrophy of the ligaments in the vertebral canal of the spinal column can narrow the canal (stenosis) to the point that the spinal cord and/or nerve roots running through the canal are compressed. When the posterior longitudinal ligament in front and ligamentum flavum behind the spinal cord hypertrophy the cord is almost "circumferentially" surrounded and compressed.Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum laterally near the facet joint can also contribute to foraminal narrowing (stenosis) with potential nerve compression (pinching).Source(s):uscneurosurgerysearch.yahoo.com
What is evidence of impression on the L5 and S1 nerve root on the right ay the L5 S1 level?
Evidence of impression on the L5 and S1 nerve root on the right at the L5-S1 level typically includes imaging findings such as a herniated disc, foraminal stenosis, or a mass effect from adjacent structures. On MRI, this may present as displacement or compression of the nerve roots, along with associated edema or inflammation in the surrounding tissues. Clinical symptoms may also be evident, including radicular pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower extremity corresponding to the affected nerve roots.
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 central thecal sac effacement and mild bilateral foraminal stenosis?
Moderate central thecal sac effacement refers to a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord in the center of the spinal canal, which may result in compression of the spinal cord. Mild bilateral foraminal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the openings through which spinal nerves exit the spinal canal on both sides, potentially causing compression of the nerve roots. Both conditions can lead to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected areas of the body.
What is inferior abutment of the exiting nerve roots?
The inferior abutment of the exiting nerve roots refers to compression or pressure on the nerve roots as they exit the spinal column. This can occur due to conditions such as disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or bone spurs, leading to symptoms like pain, tingling, or weakness in the area supplied by the affected nerve. Treatment may involve medications, physical therapy, injections, or in severe cases, surgery to relieve the compression.
What is meant by moderate ap thecal sac stenosis of 6.4 mm?
It means moderate spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis (or narrowing) is a common condition that occurs when the small spinal canal, which contains the spinal cord, becomes compressed. This causes a 'pinching' of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots, which leads to pain, cramping, weakness or numbness.
What is disc hydration loss?
* Loss of lumber lordosis* Loss of normal disc hydration seen at multiple levels * Disc bulge seen at L2 -3 L3-4 L4-5 and L5-s1 levels indenting anterior thecal sac with impingement of the corresponding exit nerve roots at l3-4 l4-5 and l50s1 levels* No spinal canal stenosis seen* Normal vertebral bodises
What is loss of disc hydration?
* Loss of lumber lordosis* Loss of normal disc hydration seen at multiple levels * Disc bulge seen at L2 -3 L3-4 L4-5 and L5-s1 levels indenting anterior thecal sac with impingement of the corresponding exit nerve roots at l3-4 l4-5 and l50s1 levels* No spinal canal stenosis seen* Normal vertebral bodises
