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Grade 1 degenerative anterolisthesis of L4 on L5 refers to a condition where the vertebra at the L4 level has shifted forward in relation to the L5 vertebra due to degenerative changes. Degenerative disc space narrowing and facet arthrosis at the L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels indicate wear and tear of the intervertebral discs and facet joints in the lower lumbar spine. Resultant canal stenosis and neural foraminal narrowing at L4-L5 suggest compression of the spinal canal and nerve roots at the L4-L5 level, potentially leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and legs.
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What is Grade 1 degenerative anterolisthesis of L4 on L5 with mild to moderate left sided canal and foraminal stenosis due to bulging and facet hypertrophy?
Grade one anterolisthesis of C4 on c5 is mild movement of the c4 cervical disc. This is most commonly caused by a sudden trauma.
What does multilevel neural foraminal encroachment and cord abutment mean?
What are the symptoms and treatments for degenerative changes lumbar spine with multilevel foramina encroachment
Is cervical spondylosis with multilevel neural foraminal narrowing most prominent on the left at c5-6 and c6-7 considered an ssi ssdi disability?
Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common degenerative disc conditions. When multilevel neural foraminal narrowing is most prominent via MRI, this shows where a nerve root is potentially being impinged.
What is right sided foraminal stenosis?
Right-sided foraminal stenosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the foramina on the right side of the spinal column, where spinal nerves exit the spine. This narrowing can compress the nerves, potentially leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the areas supplied by the affected nerves. It is often caused by factors like herniated discs, bone spurs, or degenerative changes in the spine. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies, and treatment may include physical therapy, medications, or surgical intervention, depending on the severity of symptoms.
What does it mean if you have an eccentric right disc bulging at L5-S1 with minimal right-side neural foraminal narrowing?
Can you please explain what Lumber Scoliosis with sugnificant degenerative discase, in particular disc narrowing at L2/3 and L5/s1 with osteophytes formation. However, no suspicious lytic lesions were seen within the spinc. Kind regards, Candice Blackmore candiceb@hotmail.co.UK well, the degenerative disc disease means that your disc is slowly being squished down sooner or later there will be bone on bone rubbing and that's no bueno at all!!!! more than likely they will do a artificial disc replacement and the docotrs will go through your stomach right under your belly button. or they will fuse you at L5 S1 like they did me 3 weeks ago.
What is flowing osteophytes in thoracic spine?
Flowing osteophytes in the thoracic spine refer to bony outgrowths that develop along the edges of vertebrae, often associated with degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis. These osteophytes can appear as continuous, smooth bony formations, resembling a "flowing" pattern on imaging studies. They may lead to spinal canal or foraminal stenosis, potentially causing symptoms like pain or neurological deficits if they impinge on surrounding structures. Their presence is typically indicative of chronic spinal degeneration.
What is neural formainal stenosis?
Neural foraminal stenosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the foramina, which are the openings through which spinal nerves exit the spinal column. This narrowing can lead to compression of the spinal nerves, resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected areas, such as the arms or legs. It is often caused by age-related changes, such as degenerative disc disease or bone spurs, and can be diagnosed through imaging studies like MRI or CT scans. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medications, or, in severe cases, surgery.
What is prominent bilateral uncovertebral arthrosis?
My wife has been diagmosed with exit foraminal stenosis involving C5/6 bilaterally due to oncovertebral arthrosis.Subtle disc space narrowing at C5/6 is present.No instability is noted.Good range of movement is demonstrated with stress views without instability. Conclusion C5/6 spondylosis with bilateral exit foraminal stenosis 1. Is her condition very serious 2.She suffers from severe headaches - can this be caused by her condition. 3.How can we assist her to manage or correct her condition. please advise
Vertebral Foraminal Entrapment on Hip Flexion and Knee Extension?
Vertebral Foraminal Entrapment on Hip Flexion and Knee Extension
What does moderate bilateral inferior foraminal narrowing contributed to by mild facet arthropathy and hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum mean?
The discs in your back are separated by what are called Facets, one on left. one on the right that are placed up and down (bilatteral. ) Screw it, basically what it means is the the "facets" are breaking down and can cause two discs in you back to be touching each other. But if it's mild than try to do some strengthing to your back muscle and maybe that will help the arthropath and hypertrophy to help you back ligamnts and slow down the process of any degenerative facets.
What is foraminal effacement?
what is for animal effacement
Foraminal disc protrusion?
Foraminal encroachment refers to that degeneration in the spinal column which causes the obstruction of the foramina.
