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Can whiplash to the neck cause osteophyte complex and compression of the left C6 nerve?
Yes, I was T-boned (whiplash injury) and developed posterior osteophyte complex as a result. My CAT scan showed no injury after the accident at the hospital but a year later I had a MRI done because of severe neck pain and it showed osteophyte complex. The extreme force put on the disc during impact (whiplash) triggers your brain to "repair" the injured disk forming osteophytes.
What causes disk - osteophyte complex?
A disk osteophyte complex occurs where the soft tissue of the inter-vertebral disk herniates or extrudes outside of the of its normal parameters along with a bone spur(s) of the vertebrae. The bone spurs are smooth structures formed over a period of time, i.e., degenerative changes as part of the aging process. Because of the delicate nature of the degenerative changes, which alone may by asymptomatic, any intervening trauma may make them symptomatic due any combination of the spur or disk protrusion. Pain and numbness may occur because of the combination of the disk and the osteophyte (or "disk osteophyte complex") impinging on the nerve root system, or structure surrounding the spinal cord.
What is C3 and C 4 posterior disc osteophyte complex and posterior ligamentous hypertrophy?
C3 and C4 posterior disc osteophyte complex refers to the bony growths (osteophytes) that develop at the intervertebral disc levels between the third and fourth cervical vertebrae, often due to degenerative changes. This condition can lead to spinal stenosis or nerve compression, causing pain or neurological symptoms. Posterior ligamentous hypertrophy involves the thickening of the ligaments at the back of the spine, which can also contribute to narrowing of the spinal canal and further exacerbate symptoms. Together, these conditions can significantly impact cervical spine function and mobility.
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impression on ventral thecal sac?
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impressio on ventral thecal sac
The MRI read at the C4-5 level there is a posterior disk osteophyte ridge complex asymmetric to the right producing narrowing of the central canal on the right what does this mean?
It means that there are growths of bone or spurs interfering with the position of nerves that pass between the vertebrae causing pain tingling or loss of strength in certain parts of the body.
What is posterior disc osteophyte?
Posterior disc osteophyte is a condition where more than one spinal vertebrae or disc is affected by bone spurs. This can happen during aging, from a degenerative disease, obesity, or from your body producing extra nodules of bone.
What is the difference between osteophyte and osteophyte complex?
An osteophyte, commonly known as a bone spur, is a bony growth that forms along the edges of bones, typically in response to joint degeneration or arthritis. An osteophyte complex refers to a group of interconnected osteophytes or a combination of osteophytes and associated soft tissue changes, which can collectively contribute to joint stiffness and pain. While an osteophyte is a single entity, the complex indicates a broader pathological condition involving multiple growths or associated structures.
Is there a difference between osteophyte and osteophyte complex?
Osteophyte is one abnormal growth. Osteophyte complex is numerous bony growths which can affect not only more than one vertebrae (but several), and can be extremely painful when rubbing on the nearby nerves, and also causes narrowing of the neural foramina(?). You don't want an osteophyte (s) placing pressure on the thecal sac (which is where the cerebral spinal fluid is located). susankatielorraine@yahoo.com
What causes deformity of the posterior border of the disk?
Herniated disk
What is posterior disc herniation of the L5-S1 impinging on the anterior aspect of the spinal cord?
Posterior means "rear" - Anterior means "front. What the report is saying is that the L5/S1 disk is herniated at the back of the disk (posterior) and is impinging on the front of the spinal cord as a result. This is very common for that particular disk, as well as the L4/5 disk.
What is posterior disc herniation of the L5 S1 impinging on the anterior aspect of the spinal cord?
Posterior means "rear" - Anterior means "front. What the report is saying is that the L5/S1 disk is herniated at the back of the disk (posterior) and is impinging on the front of the spinal cord as a result. This is very common for that particular disk, as well as the L4/5 disk.
What is central and right posterolateral disc protrusion spur complex?
It is descriptive term for the degenerative spine on CT or MRI. Central disk herniation means a central and posterior protrusion of disk material. Posterolateral disc protrusion indicates herniation of disk along the posterolateral margin of the disk to the spinal canal. Disc spur complex denotes a combined degenerative process with which the protruded disk is accompanied with adjacent bone change with spurring.
