means that a disc in your lower back is slightly deformed.
the doctor say i have a minimal annular bulge at c-3-4 what does this mean?
the doctor say i have a minimal annular bulge at c-3-4 what does this mean?
It means when your in space and you have a big bulge.
Minimal disc bulging means that you are at the beginning stages of a bulging disc. This can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the neck and back.
The Minimal diffuse disc bulge referes to the shock absorbing "disc" that sits between the vertebra. it means that the disc is sticking out past what is normal limit of the vertebra, but not enough to be affecting surrounding structures such as the nerve roots. Moderates to severe "facet" disease refers to likely degenerative changes like arthritis on the bony facets which are part of the vertebra
the German offensive at the battle of the bulge caused a 'bulge' in the allied front lines, thus came about the term 'battle of the bulge'........
It means that even though there is compression of the material between the discs there is no interference or pressure being put on the nerves that pass between them to the body.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant to have the advantage. If you got the bulge on a bad man, you could take his gun away.
A minimal annular bulge at the C4-C5 level refers to a slight outward protrusion of the intervertebral disc at this cervical spine segment. This condition is often asymptomatic but can sometimes lead to nerve compression, resulting in neck pain or radiating symptoms in the arms. It is typically diagnosed through imaging studies like an MRI. Treatment may include physical therapy, pain management, or observation, depending on the severity of symptoms.
Similar-minimally acceptable.
Barely meet minimal standards
Trying to lose weight! (The bulge is the abdominal or midriff bulge.)