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At the C6-7 level, a broad-based disc osteophyte can cause an indentation on the anterior aspect of the spinal cord (the sac). This condition may lead to symptoms such as neck pain, radiating pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms, depending on the degree of spinal cord compression. Treatment options can vary from conservative management, such as physical therapy and medications, to surgical intervention if neurological deficits are significant. Regular monitoring and imaging may be necessary to assess the progression of the condition.
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What is mild anterior disc margin osteophytes?
posterior disc osteophyte at c5 c6 mild indentation on anterior thecal sac. there is uncinate spurring with left formaminal narrowing c5 c6 . would this require surgery?
What is a disc osteophyte bar?
An osteophyte is a bone spur that forms usually because of damage to the surface of a joint, resulting in arthritis. A disc osteophyte occurs in the disc space between two vertebrae of the spine.
L4 - L5 considerable disc space narrowing and desiccation with broad-based posterior and posterolateral extension of inteervertebral disc with midline annular tear?
broadbased narrowing at the l5/s1
What is posterior disk osteophyte complex?
Disc osteophyte complex usually occurs as a person ages. It is a spinal condition where a spinal vertebra is afflicted by osteophytes or commonly known as bone spurs. This often results in experiencing headaches, stiff neck, and weakness in the shoulders.
What does indentation of the thecal sac and osteophyte and disc complex indenting the thecal sac at level c2-c3 c3-c4 c4-c5 c5-c6 c6-c7 and mild circumferential narrowing of lower cervical spinal cord?
The indentation of the thecal sac and the osteophyte and disc complex at the cervical levels C2-C3, C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7 suggests the presence of degenerative changes, such as disc herniation or bone spurs, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding structures. The mild circumferential narrowing of the lower cervical spinal cord indicates that there may be a degree of spinal stenosis, potentially leading to symptoms like neck pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms and hands. Overall, these findings reflect the need for further evaluation and management to address any neurological implications.
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 right centro-lateral disc osteophyte?
A right centro-lateral disc osteophyte refers to a bony growth (osteophyte) that develops at the transverse edge of a disc in the spine, specifically on the right side and near the center. This condition often occurs due to degeneration of the intervertebral disc and can lead to nerve compression, resulting in pain, numbness, or weakness in the areas supplied by the affected nerves. It is typically assessed through imaging studies like MRI or CT scans and may require treatment ranging from physical therapy to surgical intervention, depending on severity.
What is the spinal theca An ortho consultant I saw says' I have a disc bulge which is compressing the theca What does this mean?
what is poateria osteophyte and spinal theca
What is diffuse disc osteophyte complex indenting thecal sac and what is the cure?
Diffuse disc osteophyte complex refers to the formation of bony growths and disc protrusions in the spine, which can cause compression on the thecal sac. Treatment usually involves a combination of therapies such as physical therapy, pain management, and in severe cases, surgery to alleviate pressure on the spinal nerves. Management focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing further damage to the spine.
Disc bulge at c5-c6 causing indentation over thecal sac and mild left neural compromise is it dangerous situation please answer?
Disc Bulge at c5 c6 causing indentation over thecal sac and mild left nueral compromise is it dangerous situation
What does broad based posterior disc osteophyte complex at c56 with an indentation on the ventral aspect of cervical cord?
There's an extra bit of bone -- the kind of thing that happens as we age. It's not shaped like a toothpick but is wide at its base. It is in the back of the soft tissue between C5 and C6 (two of the three lowest vertegra in the neck). It's pressing a bit on the spinal cord.
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?
