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Severe left foraminal stenosis at the L5-S1 level refers to a significant narrowing of the foraminal space on the left side, where the L5 and S1 spinal nerves exit the spinal column. This condition can lead to nerve compression, resulting in symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and leg. It is often caused by factors like herniated discs, bone spurs, or degenerative disc disease. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies, and treatment options may include physical therapy, medications, or surgery, depending on the severity of symptoms.
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What is effacement of the left lateral recess?
what is effacement of the left lateral recess and severe foraminal stenosis
What is mild to moderate left foraminal stenosis?
Moderate left foraminal stenosis is compression of the cervical spinal nerves that travel through a narrowing of the foramina. Causes of the narrowing include herniated disc material and bone spurs in the neck.
What means asymmetric left-sided posterolateral foraminal and extraforaminal discogenic potrusion with annular tear in l2-l3?
I think spinal stenosis is the term you are looking for.
Is mild to moderate cervical spondylosis something to worry about Also minor neural foraminal stenosis at C6C7 and C4C5 on the left I need help please?
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Severe cervical central stenosis with left arm tingling, pain on entire left flank, numbness in foot?
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What does it mean broad-based left paracentral foraminal disc protrusion combining with facet arthropathy creating mild overall central stenosis and left lateral redess stenosis at the l4-l5 level?
A broad-based left paracentral foraminal disc protrusion at the L4-L5 level indicates that the intervertebral disc is bulging outwards towards the left side, potentially pressing against nearby nerves. Coupled with facet arthropathy, which is wear and tear of the facet joints, this condition leads to mild central stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) and left lateral recess stenosis (narrowing of the area where the nerve root exits). This combination can result in symptoms such as lower back pain, leg pain, or numbness due to nerve compression.
What do MRI results mean when they say C4-C5 asymmetric left posterolateral disc osteophyte complex results in moderate left of midline central stenosis and moderate asymmetric foraminal encroachment?
maxillary antrumand mucoperiosteal thickening of the ethmoid sinuses.
What discs are found between the spinal cord?
Can a "severe left foraminal disc osteophyte complex and contact of the exiting C6 nerve" cause problems with vomiting?
What is left foraminal annular tear?
A left foraminal annular tear is when the annulus fibrosus rips or tears. The annulus fibrosus is the tough exterior of the intervertebral disc.
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 is severe stenosis?
Severe stenosis refers to a significant narrowing of a passage or opening in the body, often affecting blood vessels or other tubular structures, such as the spinal canal. This condition can restrict blood flow or nerve function, leading to various symptoms depending on the affected area, such as pain, weakness, or impaired organ function. In cardiovascular contexts, severe stenosis may lead to increased workload on the heart and can result in serious health complications if left untreated. Diagnosis and management typically involve medical imaging and may require interventions like surgery or angioplasty.
What is C3-C4 moderate left foraminal stenosis present owing to disc bulging and uncovertebral spurring?
Essentially this means a herniated disc in the cervical spine (neck) between cervical vertebrae 3 and 4, protruding on the left side and touching the nerve. This causes neck pain, pain radiating into L shoulder, possible weakness on that side and may cause muscle spasm in the left neck or shoulder area. The disc material and pressure on the nerve causes the nerve to be inflamed. This should be evaluated and treated by a physician to promote healing, relieve pain and spasm, and relieve inflammation of the nerve root. Conservative treatment is usually effective, but sometimes more advanced therapies are required.
