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Do you need surgery is you have small-to-moderate sized broad-based disk protrusion that is right paracentral?
If you are symptomatic then you may require surgery. Your spine specialist is the best judge.
What is a paracentral disc bulge?
what is 1 mild bilateral foraminal stenosis 2 Clinical correlation 3 moderate to severe bilateral
What does moderate broad based right lateral protrusion mean?
Moderate broad-based right lateral protrusion refers to a condition where an intervertebral disc bulges outward towards the right side, affecting a wider area of the disc rather than a focal point. This protrusion can potentially compress nearby nerves or spinal structures, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the corresponding areas of the body. The term "moderate" indicates that the protrusion is not severe but still significant enough to warrant attention or treatment.
What to MRI results mean if they say C5 C6 moderate central disk protrusion is present This causes complete effacement of the anterior thecal sac but no cord compression There are also mild posterior?
c5-c6 is the location of the disks in question. central means the 'middle' and protrusion means that there is some 'bulging'. effacement means 'showing' or 'opening' and anterior means the 'front'. posteriormeans the 'back'. this doesn't give you a diagnosis or complete answer to your question because the MD that ordered your mri should be the one answering your questions. hopefully, however, you have been given a little more knowlege of the 'lingo' to make your conversation with him/her a little less daunting and a little clearer. good luck and give your MD a call!
Is moderate thecal sac effacement serious?
Moderate thecal sac effacement indicates that there is some pressure on the thecal sac, which contains the spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid. While it can suggest underlying issues such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, the seriousness depends on accompanying symptoms and the specific context. If it results in neurological symptoms like pain, weakness, or numbness, it may require further evaluation and treatment. Always consult a healthcare professional for an accurate assessment.
What is a Prominent broad based posterior and lateral disc protrusion?
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 broad based central disc protrusion that is superimposed on moderate generalized disc bulging?
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.
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 effects do you get from moderate central canal stenosis due to a broad-based right paracentral 4mm disc protrusion at C5-6?
There are a lot of folks walking around with a c-spine herniated nucleus pulposis (HNP) and don't know it until for some reason an MRI is ordered...!! What would tell me to refer you to my boss (a neurosurgeon) would be an MRI that demosntrated moderate-severe compression of the spinal cord, that you have symptoms of upper extremety wasting/weakness of the muscles, inability to work with your arms above your head for any length of time AND abnormal nerve conduction studies (NCV's & EMG's) of the upper extremeties. A neurologist often could be the referring physician as well... The key is an advanced degree of spinal cord compression AND those symptoms I mentioned above... A neurosurgeon is the final authority as to whether you need surgery --or not...
What do MRI results mean if they say S1 L5 moderate disk bulge is present?
your disc between your lowest lumbar vertebra and your sacrum is inflamed and swelling out of where it belongs. it's a lot better than a protrusion or herniation so you're not in too bad of shape. use ice, ibuprofen, and take it easy.
What is the difference between extremist and moderate leaders?
Extremist is extreme, moderate is moderate.
What do MRI results mean when they say level C5-C6 moderate diffuse spondylotic disc protrusion noted causing ventral compression with thecal sac?
c5 and c6 are vertebrae in the neck arthritis can cause a growth of bone that ends up putting pressure on the nerves passing out of the spinal chord into the body, in this case I think your arms.
