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What does this mean C2-c3 patent central canal and neural foramen?
This typically indicates that there is no obvious compression or narrowing of the central canal or neural foramen at the C2-C3 level of the spine. "Patent" means that these spaces are open and unobstructed. It suggests there are no significant structural abnormalities in this area.
What does progressive central canal stenosis at L3-4 related to broad disc protrusion and hypertropic facetligamentum flava changes mean?
Progressive central canal stenosis at the L3-4 level indicates a narrowing of the spinal canal at this area, which can lead to compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots. This condition is associated with a broad disc protrusion, suggesting that the intervertebral disc is bulging and contributing to the narrowing. Additionally, hypertrophic changes in the facet joints and ligamentum flavum imply that these structures have thickened, further exacerbating the stenosis. Together, these findings can result in symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower extremities.
What is spondylolyis?
Spondylolyis is a condition where there is an injury (stress fracture or fracture) in the pars interarticularis of the posterior elements of the spine. Spondylolisthesis describes the anterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebral column in relation to the vertebrae inferior to it. The forward translation of the vertebral body causes narrowing of the central spinal canal at the level of the slip.
The MRI read at the C4-5 level there is a posterior disk osteophyte ridge complex asymmetric to the right producing narrowing of the central canal on the right what does this mean?
It means that there are growths of bone or spurs interfering with the position of nerves that pass between the vertebrae causing pain tingling or loss of strength in certain parts of the body.
What does it mean of C5-C6 right central disc osteophyte complex contacts the anterior spinal cord and extends into the bilateral neural foramen narrowing moderately to severly. The central canal meas?
The C5-C6 right central disc osteophyte complex refers to a bony growth and disc material at the C5-C6 vertebral level that is impinging on the anterior part of the spinal cord. Its extension into the bilateral neural foramen suggests that it is also compressing the nerve roots exiting the spine on both sides, leading to moderate to severe narrowing of these openings. This condition can potentially cause symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms and hands due to nerve compression. Additionally, the mention of the central canal measurement indicates that the space for the spinal cord may also be reduced, which can further complicate the clinical picture.
What does impingement of the ventral lateral surface of the cord at c4-5 with severe spinal stenosis mean?
Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal. The spinal canal is the space in your spinal column designed to house and protect the spinal cord. The 7 bones of your neck are known as cervical vertebrae. The narrowing of your spinal canal is most severe at the level of the 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae (C4-5.) Impingement is a term that describes a body structure, usually bone, pushing into either a nerve structure or part of the cord. The cord is divided into ventral, or front, and dorsal, or back. Also the lateral, or side structure are being affected. To sum up, at the level of the 4th and 5th vertabrae of the neck, you have an impingement of the front and side portion of your spinal cord.It means narrowing.
What is grade 1 degenerative anterolisthesis of L4 on L5. Degenerative disc space narrowing and facet arthrosis L4-L5 and L5-S1 and resultant canal stenosis and neural foraminal narrowing at L4-L5 and?
Grade 1 degenerative anterolisthesis of L4 on L5 refers to a condition where the vertebra at the L4 level has shifted forward in relation to the L5 vertebra due to degenerative changes. Degenerative disc space narrowing and facet arthrosis at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels indicate wear and tear of the intervertebral discs and facet joints in the lower lumbar spine. Resultant canal stenosis and neural foraminal narrowing at L4-L5 suggest compression of the spinal canal and nerve roots at the L4-L5 level, potentially leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and legs.
What is the highest canal in England?
the name of the longest canal in Britain is the Standedge Tunnel canal.
What is prominent central disk extrusion which combines with mild facet ligamentous hypertrophic changes causing severe canal stenosis?
This appears to be a doctor's diagnosis copied from a medical report. "Prominent central disc extrusion" means that there is a large protrusion or release of the disc material into the central space of the spinal canal. This can be a painful and debilitating problem that could cause pain, weakness and numbness in that part of the body served by that part of the spine. "Mild facet ligamentous hypertrophic changes" means a slight or early increase of size (hypertrophy) of the ligaments surrounding the facet joints of some undetermined area of the spinal column. This is a description of early wear and tear on the spine in which the ligaments are becoming thicker than normal, commonly associated with early degenerative osteoarthritis. "Severe canal stenosis" means a serious and advance degree of closing off or narrowing of the spinal canal. This indicates that the spinal cord is being encroached or pressure is being applied to the spinal cord due to reduction of the diameter of the spinal canal. Taken as a whole, the term means that this person has two problems going on at the same time, disc extrusion and facet ligament thickening, resulting in reduction of the space in the spinal canal. This would likely be causing significant pain, numbness and tingling of the part of the body served by this level of the spine that is being described.
What is the elevation of the Suez canal?
It is at sea level
Is the sea level the same on the panama canal?
No
What is a canal resavoir?
A store of water that can be relesed when the level in the canal has dropped due to leakage or evaporation
