The term "patent neural foramina thecal sac" refers to the openings (neural foramina) in the spine that allow spinal nerves to exit from the spinal canal and the surrounding protective sac (thecal sac) that encases the spinal cord and nerve roots. "Patent" indicates that these openings are unobstructed and open, allowing for normal nerve function. In a clinical context, this phrase is often used in imaging reports to indicate that there are no blockages or abnormalities affecting the passage of nerves in that area.
Disc Bulge at c5 c6 causing indentation over thecal sac and mild left nueral compromise is it dangerous situation
Moderate central thecal sac effacement refers to a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord in the center of the spinal canal, which may result in compression of the spinal cord. Mild bilateral foraminal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the openings through which spinal nerves exit the spinal canal on both sides, potentially causing compression of the nerve roots. Both conditions can lead to symptoms such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the affected areas of the body.
Spinal cord is covered by 3 layers and between it's 2 layer there is fluid know as csf. The spinal cord along with it's 3 layers is known as thecal sac. The above thing is a MRI finding in which the disc is just indenting the thecal sac without any compression of the neural elements. This is a insignificant finding and patient should not have any symptoms. The ventral side means the front side and the dorsal side means the back side.
What do they do for this. It is some kind of operation done?
The narrowing of a thecal sac depends on where it is located. It might be a bulging disc or a pinched nerve.
The thecal sac is a normal part of the human anatomy and doesn't need to be cured.
The thecal sac is a normal part of the human body. It is not a condition that needs to be cured.
A thecal sac deformity is usually associated with a herniated disc, however some thecal sac deformities are congenital. If the deformity is associated with a herniated disc, surgery may be recommended.
The anterior thecal sac is a membrane that surrounds the spine. It acts as protection to the spinal cord and the cauda equina.
The thecal sac is the covering for the spinal cord. This can be seen on an MRI. Impingement means that something is pressing on it.
The lumbar thecal sac is a membrane that surrounds the spinal cord. It is filled with cerebral spinal fluid. It is in the lower back.
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impressio on ventral thecal sac