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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.
What does multilevel neural foraminal encroachment and cord abutment mean?
What are the symptoms and treatments for degenerative changes lumbar spine with multilevel foramina encroachment
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?
Foraminal disc protrusion?
Foraminal encroachment refers to that degeneration in the spinal column which causes the obstruction of the foramina.
What its encroachment of the right and left foramina?
It's basically compression of your spine by the surrounding canal in the specific area your doctor is speaking of. Foramina, in this case, are the spaces in between your vertebrae. Encroachment is squeezing or compression of those spaces. I have bilateral bony foraminal encroachment of some of the disc spaces of my C spine. It doesn't normally bother me at all, though.
What is neural foraminal narrowing?
I assume it is for your back?It is the closing of a space through bone. You can replace the word foraminal with "canal", such as the spinal canal. It is gaining tissue and compressing the nerves.
What is left foraminal encroachment C5-6?
Left foraminal encroachment at the C5-6 level refers to a condition where the neural foramen, the passageway through which spinal nerves exit the spinal column, becomes narrowed on the left side at the cervical spine segment C5-6. This encroachment can result from factors such as herniated discs, bone spurs, or degenerative changes, potentially leading to nerve compression. Symptoms may include pain, numbness, or weakness radiating into the shoulder, arm, or hand on the left side. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies like MRI or CT scans.
What is the treatment for neural foraminal enchroachment?
Treatment for neural foraminal encroachment typically starts with conservative measures such as physical therapy, pain management through medications (like NSAIDs or corticosteroids), and lifestyle modifications. If symptoms persist or worsen, more invasive options such as epidural injections or surgery to relieve pressure on the affected nerve roots may be considered. The specific approach depends on the severity of symptoms and the underlying cause of the encroachment. Always consult a healthcare professional for a tailored treatment plan.
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.
Vertebral Foraminal Entrapment on Hip Flexion and Knee Extension?
Vertebral Foraminal Entrapment on Hip Flexion and Knee Extension
What does an MRI mean when it says prominent left anterolateral disc protrusion extrusion at L5-s1 with recess and foraminal encroachment Nerve root effacement and displacement?
An MRI report indicating a "prominent left anterolateral disc protrusion extrusion at L5-S1" means that the intervertebral disc between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra is bulging and has partially ruptured. This protrusion is causing encroachment on the neural recess and foraminal space, potentially affecting nearby nerve roots. "Nerve root effacement and displacement" suggests that the protrusion is compressing and displacing the nerve roots in that area, which can lead to symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs.
What does disc osteophyte complex causes moderate formanal stenosis and compresses right hemicord mean?
A disc osteophyte complex refers to the combination of a herniated disc and bone spurs (osteophytes) that develop on the vertebrae due to degeneration. This complex can lead to moderate foraminal stenosis, which is the narrowing of the openings (foramina) through which spinal nerves exit the spinal column. As a result, the compression of the right hemicord indicates that the spinal cord's right side is being pressed upon, potentially causing pain, weakness, or other neurological symptoms on that side of the body.
