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A foramen is a hole. Stenosis is a narrowing of that hole. Your spine is made up of bones called vertebrae that are named by their region (cervical, thoracic, & lumbar - C, T, & L) & the number from the top. L4 & L5 are the 4th & 5th lumbar vertebrae, & they are the lowest vertebrae in the spine. L4 & L5 come together and form a hole on each side (right and left) that is called a neural foramen. Out of that neural foramen comes your right and left L4 nerve. If there is foraminal stenosis at the bilateral L4-5 foramina, then you may be encroaching upon or pinching those right and left L4 nerves.
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What is Grade 1 degenerative anterolisthesis of L4 on L5 with mild to moderate left sided canal and foraminal stenosis due to bulging and facet hypertrophy?
Grade one anterolisthesis of C4 on c5 is mild movement of the c4 cervical disc. This is most commonly caused by a sudden trauma.
What does it mean broad-based left paracentral foraminal disc protrusion combining with facet arthropathy creating mild overall central stenosis and left lateral redess stenosis at the l4-l5 level?
A broad-based left paracentral foraminal disc protrusion at the L4-L5 level indicates that the intervertebral disc is bulging outwards towards the left side, potentially pressing against nearby nerves. Coupled with facet arthropathy, which is wear and tear of the facet joints, this condition leads to mild central stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) and left lateral recess stenosis (narrowing of the area where the nerve root exits). This combination can result in symptoms such as lower back pain, leg pain, or numbness due to nerve compression.
What is the best way to proceed if you are 25 yars old and have mild spinal stenosis of the l4-l5 and l5-s1?
Go see a chiropractor, specialists in the non-surgical treatment of back pain.
What does diffuse disc bulge at L4-L5 causing mild narrowing of bilateral foramina indicative of?
What the radiology report indicates is that you've got a herniated disk at the L4/5 vertebrae, which is pressing forward into the spinal cord passageway. The foramen is the narrow passage in the vertebrae where the spinal cord runs through.
What does Moderate to severe bilateral facet arthrosis present at L4-5 and on the left at L5-S1 mean?
what does bilateral facet arthropathy mean
What is a mild diffuse disc bulge and the mild bilateral facet arthropathy l3-l4?
means your discs are sticking outside the vertebrates but its not bad but can worsen depending on your daily activities and hobbies. And also can cause pinched nerves (NO FUN AT ALL!!!)the T means thoracic and it is in the middle of your back
Foraminal disc protrusion?
Foraminal encroachment refers to that degeneration in the spinal column which causes the obstruction of the foramina.
What does L4-5 Annular bulge touching thecal sac resulting in moderate central stenosis with bilateral centrally located L5 neural abutment mean?
There's a bulge pushing through the ring holding the vertebral disk between L4 and L5. The bulge is narrowing the opening for the spinal cord somewhat, and is also touching both sides of the nerves coming off the spinal cord at L5.
Will you need surgery for focal left foraminal disc protrusion that contacts the exiting left L4 nerve root?
You might need surgery for focal left foraminal disc protrusion that contacts the exiting left L4 nerve root if the protrusion is affecting your quality of life. This type of surgery is most often accomplished via a very small incision.
How should you punctuate this sentence The L4-5 level reveals changes of moderate facet arthropathy with again relative stenosis of the canal on the same basis?
The sentence should be punctuated as: "The L4-5 level reveals changes of moderate facet arthropathy, with again relative stenosis of the canal on the same basis." This punctuation helps separate the two clauses for clarity.
L4-L5 disk moderately narrowed with dehydration mild canal stenosis protruding disk material ligamentous thickening facet overgrowth?
The findings indicate that the L4-L5 intervertebral disk is moderately narrowed and dehydrated, which can lead to decreased cushioning between the vertebrae. This condition is associated with mild canal stenosis, meaning there is some narrowing of the spinal canal that could potentially compress nearby nerves. Additionally, the presence of protruding disk material, ligamentous thickening, and facet joint overgrowth suggests degenerative changes that may contribute to back pain or nerve irritation. Overall, these findings are characteristic of age-related spinal degeneration.
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.
