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What is a disc protrusion with osteophytes?
A disc protrusion with osteophytes refers to a condition in the spine where there is a bulging or herniation of an intervertebral disc along with the formation of bony outgrowths called osteophytes. The disc protrusion occurs when the gel-like center of the disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer, potentially causing compression of nearby nerves or the spinal cord. Osteophytes are bony spurs that form in response to degeneration or injury, often seen in conditions like osteoarthritis. This combination of disc protrusion and osteophytes can contribute to symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected area.
What is gas in the disc space?
what is gas in the disc space?
What is mild anterior disc margin osteophytes?
posterior disc osteophyte at c5 c6 mild indentation on anterior thecal sac. there is uncinate spurring with left formaminal narrowing c5 c6 . would this require surgery?
What is a annular disc bulge and a concentric disc bulge?
You have an intervertebral disc in between your vertebrae. It has got outer tough annulus fibrosus and inner soft nucleus pulposus. usually the nucleus pulposus escapes the disc. But at times the annular disc may bulge out. Osteophytes are seen due to degenerative changes in the upper and lower borders of your vertebrae. Disc means probably all over the edge.
What is disc space narrowing with vacuum disc phenomena?
The presence of linear radiolucency in the disk space result in space narrowing with vacuum disc. It is associated with degenerative disk disease.
What is disc space?
Disc space is the amount of computer storage space on random-access memory devices, such as on a hard drive, floppy or USB flash drive. Free up disc space by running a disc clean-up, removing unused applications, and removing duplicate files.
What is a Disc Doctor used for?
The Disc Doctor program is used to clean up and free space on a personal computer's hard disc. It also tells the user how much free space they have on the hard disc.
What does loss of signal intensity and disc space height mean?
What does loss of signal intensity and disc space height mean
What is meant by diffuse bulge of c5-6 and c6-7 iv disc along with posterior marginal osteophytes causing ventral thecal sac indentation?
These results on an MRI report mean a few different things. First is that there is generalized bulging of the lower discs of the neck. Second is that there bone spurs which have grown which are putting pressure on the thecal sac which can cause symptoms severe enough to require surgery in some cases.
Is a bulging Disc a herniated disc?
No. A bulging disc is a disc that has mildly or severely (depending on what the diagnostics prove) buldged from the intervertebral space. This means that the nucleus inside the disc is intact and still within the disc space, but the disc itself has bulged outward. A herniated disc is the same thing as a ruptured disc in which case the nucleus has exited the intervertebral space and the two vetrebrae are essentially "bone on bone". A bulging disc occurs more often as we age or as repetitive activities weaken the the disc. Herniated discs are more often specifically related to trauma/injury sustained and are more acute (sudden) in onset.
What is moderate circumferential disc osteophyte complete and bilateral uncovertebral joint hypertrophy?
Moderate circumferential disc osteophyte formation refers to the development of bony growths (osteophytes) around the circumference of an intervertebral disc, often due to degeneration or aging. Bilateral uncovertebral joint hypertrophy indicates an enlargement of the uncovertebral joints on both sides of the cervical spine, which can occur as a result of degenerative changes. Together, these conditions can contribute to spinal stenosis and nerve root compression, leading to pain and reduced mobility. Treatment may involve physical therapy, medication, or, in severe cases, surgical intervention.
What is significant intervertebral disc space signal loss at C6-C7 with minor diffuse disc bulge?
Significant intervertebral disc space signal loss at C6-C7 is a nerve impingement which may be painful or cause loss of feeling. A minor diffuse disc bulge is a minor bulge of the affected disc.
