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The foramen is the portal in the vertebra where the spinal cord branches out into nerves that run to other parts of the body. Narrowing can constrict this nerve, which in turn can result in pain, numbness and in more extreme cases, loss of motor control -- it may also be asymptomatic. C3 is the third cervical vertabra -- that would be in your neck.
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What is right neural foramen?
what is disc protrusion in the right neural foramen abutting right L5 nerve root
What is severe stenosis of right netural foramen?
Severe stenosis of the right neural foramen refers to a significant narrowing of the passageway in the spine through which the nerve roots exit. This can compress and irritate the nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the area supplied by those nerves. Treatment may involve medication, physical therapy, injections, or surgery to alleviate symptoms and restore function.
What does stenosis of the right foramen mean?
narrowing of the right opening through which the nerve passes
What does mild right neural foraminal narrowing C4-5 due to right uncinate hypertrophy mean?
neurol foraminal right narrowing c4-5 mild moderate can it be serious?
What is narrowing of the right C6-c7 intervertebral foramen?
Narrowing of the right C6-C7 intervertebral foramen refers to a condition where there is a reduction in the space through which the nerve roots pass as they exit the spinal cord at the C6-C7 level. This narrowing can lead to compression of the nerves, resulting in symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms, or hands. Treatment may involve conservative measures like physical therapy, medication, or injections, while severe cases may require surgery to relieve the compression.
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 right-sided neural foramen encroachment at c3-4 and c4-5 actually mean?
This means that there is narrowing of the passageway (foramen) on the right side of the spine at the levels C3-4 and C4-5, which can result in compression or irritation of the nerve roots exiting the spinal cord in that region. This can lead to symptoms such as pain, weakness, or numbness in the areas supplied by those affected nerves.
What is moderate neural foraminal narrowing to right and mild to left at L5-S1 with moderate broad based disc bulge present?
Moderate neural foraminal narrowing to the right and mild narrowing to the left at the L5-S1 level indicates that the openings where the nerves exit the spine are constricted, potentially leading to nerve compression on the right side. The presence of a moderate broad-based disc bulge suggests that the intervertebral disc is protruding outward, which can contribute to the narrowing and potentially cause pain or neurological symptoms. This condition may require monitoring or treatment, depending on the severity of symptoms. Consulting a healthcare provider for an appropriate evaluation and management plan is advisable.
Foraminal disc protrusion?
Foraminal encroachment refers to that degeneration in the spinal column which causes the obstruction of the foramina.
What is C3-4 a small unconvertebral joint osteophyte right side C5-6 moderate sized broad based posterior discosteophyte complex Slight stenosis of right neural foramen?
This sounds like someone reading an MRI report. It basically is arthritic changes with ageing
What is right paracentral disc protrusion at T8-T9 and T7-T8?
This means that the spinal disc ("shock absorber" between the vertebrae) is protruding (bulging) on the left into the area where the peripheral spinal nerve leaves the spinal cord (neural foramen). If the disc compresses (impinges) the spinal nerve in the neural foramen, there can be symptoms that radiate into the extremities. If the nerve impingement is in the neck, then symptoms are usually felt in the shoulder blade area and arm. In the low back, the symptoms can be felt in the buttock and back of the thigh ("sciatica") and even the entire leg and foot.
What is central disc herniation at L4-5 associated with concentric disc bulging and mild narrowing of the right and left neural foramen?
A herniated disc in the low back which makes the foramina (the bony holes on either side through which the spinal nerves pass) narrow. This can result in one or both of the spinal nerves being pinched, causing pain or numbness to radiate down one or both legs. On the other hand, it's possible that neither nerve is pinched at all.
