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Does a person with subchondral cysts and sclerosis within the roof of the acetabulum need a hip replacement?
yes
What is Multilevel disc space narrowing with endplate osteophytosis and subchondral sclerosis throughout the thoracic spine?
Multilevel disc space narrowing with endplate osteophytosis and subchondral sclerosis in the thoracic spine indicates degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs and vertebral bodies. This condition typically involves the loss of disc height (narrowing), formation of bone spurs (osteophytes) at the vertebral endplates, and hardening of the bone beneath the cartilage (subchondral sclerosis). These changes can result from aging, mechanical stress, or injury and may lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the affected areas of the spine.
What does subchondral lucency mean and what does it indicate?
Subchondral lucency refers to a dark area seen on imaging underneath the cartilage of a joint. It can indicate a loss of bone density or a developing bone cyst, which may be associated with conditions like osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider is usually needed to determine the underlying cause.
What is mild subchondral sclerosis marginal osteophyte formation and extensive calcification of the menisci?
Mild subchondral sclerosis refers to an increase in bone density beneath the cartilage surface, often indicating joint stress or early degenerative changes. Marginal osteophyte formation involves the development of bony growths at the edges of joints, which can occur due to osteoarthritis as the body attempts to stabilize the joint. Extensive calcification of the menisci indicates the accumulation of calcium deposits in the cartilage structures of the knee, which may suggest degeneration or injury. Together, these findings typically reflect chronic joint changes associated with osteoarthritis or similar conditions.
What does Ms mean in holistic medicine?
Multiple Sclerosis
What does the suffix -sclerosis mean?
Sclero means a hardening from the greek word "skleros". Sclerosis means a hardening of the skin.
What is a subchondral cyst in greater tuberosity?
ageing or degenertive enthesopathy
Does the medical terminology combining form -sclerosis mean hardening?
Yes, the medical terminology combining form -sclerosis means abnormal hardening.
What is subchondral osteopenia of the distal right radius of the wrist mean?
Osteopenia is abnormally low bone density. In this case, the problem is below the cartilage of the larger bone of the forearm at the wrist.
What does the medical terminology combining form -sclerosis mean?
The medical terminology combining form -sclerosis means abnormal hardening of tissue or parts of the body. Examples include atherosclerosis in blood vessels and multiple sclerosis in the nervous system.
What is an interesting fact about arteriosclerosis?
arterio and athero mean "of the arteries"sclerosis means "hardening
What does moderate narrowing C7-T1 disk space with mild subchondral bony sclerosis and mild posterior spurring mean?
The gap between two of the vertebrae in the spine just between your shoulder blades has become narrowed, perhaps compressing on the spinal cord and causing pain/tingling sensation in your body (at a guess). There are signs of osteoarthritis in the vertebrae, as shown by areas of patchy whiteness where the bone has been damaged and regenerated and some abnormal bony spurs forming.
