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What does an MRI mean when it says herniated disk with caudal dissection at L3 4 on the left side compressing the left L4 nerve root and the dural sac?
It means a piece of your disk has broken off completely form the rest of the disk, and it is pressing on a nerve root that branches off from your spinal cord.
How does the nerve pathway go for s1 nerve?
The nerve pathway travels down from the s1 spine. If the nerve root at the s1 is impinged or herniated, symptoms of sciatica can appear.
Diffuse bulge of L3-4 L4-5 intervertebral discs indenting the thecal sac and causing impression over the fat of nerve root canal on either side what does it means?
damage disc
What pain medication is prescribed for relief of a pinched nerve?
I was given a shot of Toradol and had ibuprofen recommended to me for pinched nerve at L3 and L4.
Structures form by the fusion on the anterior root and posterior nerve root?
Spinal nerve.....
What is the greek root meaning nerve?
The Greek root meaning nerve is "neur" or "neuro", which is commonly used in words related to the nervous system or nerve function.
What is nerve root effacement?
Nerve root effacement refers to nerve root compression. This is an issue where the root of the nerve is compressed into the spine before exiting it, which can cause some painful back symptoms.
What is the root word meaning nerve?
The root word meaning "nerve" is "neur-" from the Greek word "neuron" meaning sinew or nerve.
What is the word root for inflammation of the nerve?
Neur- is the word root for neuritis, meaning inflammation of a nerve.
Could a pinched nerve in the thigh due to a bulging disk between L3 and L4 be linked to a bad fall I had on a hard surface on both knees last year?
yes. the nerves in your body all go to your spine, then to your brain. if this nerve intersects with L3 OR L4, it will inflame the disk. the knees' nerves correspond to your lumbar discs, so the nerve in the knees leads directly to the lumbars and can cause disc inflammation if the pain was extremely great.
What is a nerve root diverticula?
A nerve root diverticula is an abnormal outpouching of the spinal nerve root sleeve, which is the covering of the nerve roots as they exit the spinal cord. This can sometimes cause irritation or compression of the nerve root, leading to symptoms such as radiating pain or weakness. Treatment may involve rest, physical therapy, or in some cases, surgery to relieve the pressure on the nerve.
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into a nerve root?
Vagotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision of the vagus nerve.
