This is often managed with chiropractic care, physical therapy, and medications. In rare cases where the patient does not respond, surgery may be necessary.
small central disc protrusion at c3-4
superimposed central & left disc protrusion
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Disc degeneration refers to the deterioration of the intervertebral discs, which can lead to a reduction in disc height. In this case, the mild loss of disc space height indicates that the disc is losing hydration and structural integrity. A small broad posterior disc protrusion means that the disc material is bulging backward, potentially pressing on nearby nerves. The presence of a posterior central annular tear suggests that there is a rupture in the outer layer of the disc, which can contribute to pain and discomfort.
You have injured a disc in your back ( little shock absorbers between your vertebrae ), and it is bulging out at the site of the injury. Take care or it may become herneated or rurtured.
It is descriptive term for the degenerative spine on CT or MRI. Central disk herniation means a central and posterior protrusion of disk material. Posterolateral disc protrusion indicates herniation of disk along the posterolateral margin of the disk to the spinal canal. Disc spur complex denotes a combined degenerative process with which the protruded disk is accompanied with adjacent bone change with spurring.
That means there is a bulging disc that is impinging on the central canal (spinal cord) between the vertebral bodies at the C6-C7 levels, which may or may not be symptomatic.
My husband just got his mri report, at c2-c3 minimal left foraminal, c3-c4-3mm posterior central protrusion,c4-c5-posterior annular bulging, c5-c6prominent posterior bulge/broad based protrusion causing right goraminal stenosis, c6-c7 small posterior protrusion.. He has sever pain in his left arm...what should we do..
What is a L5-S1 , right paramedian protusion
The disc between two vertebra has two parts. One inside is softer than the one around it. This second one is called the annulus. There is a small tear in this part. The central section is also protruding (sticking out). Both are pressing on a spinal nerve. See the link below for a visual: