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What is mild left neural foraminal narrowing?
The left neural foramen is where a nerve passes through a bone on the left side. Impingement is crowding. So left neural foraminal impingement is a crowding of that bony passage for the nerve.
Can shoulder impingement cause ulnar nerve damage?
Shoulder impingement typically does not directly cause ulnar nerve damage. However, if left untreated, shoulder impingement can lead to altered mechanics and postures which may put additional stress on the ulnar nerve over time, potentially leading to issues like ulnar nerve entrapment. It's important to address shoulder impingement early to prevent complications.
What is broad left sub articular 7mm disc protrusion with marked impingement on the traversing l5 root on the left?
A broad left subarticular 7mm disc protrusion refers to a condition where the intervertebral disc has bulged outwards in the left subarticular region, measuring 7mm in size. This protrusion is causing significant pressure on the traversing L5 nerve root on the left side, which can lead to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and legs. The marked impingement indicates that the protrusion is severely affecting the nerve, potentially requiring medical evaluation and treatment options.
What is L5 nerve root encroachment?
A nerve root impingement is what occurs when the root of a nerve i.e. the portion that enters the vertebral column via a vertebral foramen (hole in the spine) is pressed upon (impinged) by a number of possible things. The more common of these being osteophytes (degenerative bony changes in the spinal body). A space occupying lesion (tumor of some kind begning or malignant). Spinal muscle tissue becoming hypertonic (stuck in contraction) and causing a narrowing of the foraminal space as a result. Disc degeneration resulting in a narrowing of the foraminal space. Trauma can also result in nerve root compression. Degenerative vertebral disorders (such as spinal TB, ankylosing spondylitis etc) may also result in nerve root compression. Localised to the Cervical spine (neck) Thoracic outlet syndrome (can create nerve root impingement often resulting in parasthesia (abnormal sensation) and/or numbness in the arm and hand of the affect side (i.e left nerve root compression = left arm and hand issues). TOS is essentially the same as hypertonic changes in the muscles lower down however as it is such a common dysfunction it has its own name. Nerve root impingement can create neurological symptoms (pain, parasthesia, numbness or in motor nerves, loss of motor function). These symptoms tend to occur below the site of impingement however they can also present above the impingement i.e pain in your neck as a result of a T1 impingement.
What does it mean when the cancer is pressing on the nerve in a lung cancer patent?
Cancer masses can grow to such an extent or be located in an area that makes them particularly likely to press against and impinge upon a nerve. The implications for nerve impingement vary according to the exact nerve the mass is pressing against. For example, a lung cancer might compress the left recurrent laryngeal nerve and cause hoarseness.
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.
Why does my left arm go numb and my back tingles bad when i cough or sneez?
You may feel weakness, heaviness and tingling in a limb if you have some nerve impingement. Muscle weakness may do this as well. See a doctor if this does not go away soon.
What is displacement of the bilateral L5 nerve roots in the neuroforamen and displacement of the left S1 nerve root as it exits the canal?
The nerves coming off the spinal cord at L5 and S1 are being pushed out of their normal position.
What type of spinal nerve damage may lead you to experience sensations from your outer left leg?
Damage to the L4 spinal nerve may lead to sensations in the outer aspect of the left leg. This nerve innervates the lateral thigh area and is responsible for transmitting sensory information from that region to the brain.
What is osteophtic encroachment of the left neural exit foramina which may compromise the exiting left c5 nerve?
There is a narrowing in the space that the nerve that comes out of that particular vertebrae in your neck. From the sounds of it you are blessed with a bone growth (osteopyte) in the area of the joint where the nerve comes from the spinal chord through the joint of the c5 vertebrae. this makes the space that the nerve passes through narrowed which puts pressure on it. I think you will have pain and burning sensation starting in the neck down the shoulder and arm. It all depends on how bad it is.
What can cause the symptoms of pain in left hand and neck?
Compression of the left cervical nerve roots,supplying left hand. could be due to, cervical PID, LYSTHESIS, CANAL STENOSIS...CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS.........etc. also due to -improper posture, improper ergonomics.
How do i know if i have a pinched nerve in my left upper arm?
To be sure if you have pinched a nerve in your left upper arm please consult a physician.
