A lobular bulge in a cervical spine MRI refers to a localized, rounded protrusion of intervertebral disc material that extends beyond the normal disc contour. This bulge can compress nearby structures such as nerves or the spinal cord, potentially leading to symptoms like pain or neurological deficits. It is characterized by its lobular shape, indicating that the bulge is not uniform but rather has distinct, rounded extensions. Such findings are significant in assessing spinal health and diagnosing related conditions.
c-spine means cervical spine, and cervical means neck.
After mri,on lower spine what does clinical correlation mean
It means that everything is the way it should be in your cervical spine. Nothing is wrong.
Cervical-- Relating to the top part of the spine that is composed of the seven vertebrae of the neck and the disks that separate them.
CPT Code 72050 - Radiologic examination, spine, cervical; minimum of 4 views.
It means there is a bulging between the 6th and 7th vertebrae in the neck (cervical part of the spine).
Small points of bone sticking out from the vertebra toward the front. Osteophytes are an X ray finding association with arthritis in the spine as we age or have had an old trauma.
That depends on whether you mean back or spine. The middle spine is the thoracic region. Above it is the cervical, below the lumbar. Thoracic might also speak of the general middle region of the back.
This refers to the vertebrae in the cervical region (7 of them), thoracic region (12 of them) and lumbar region (5 of them).
Hypolordosis means a reversal of the normal spinal curvature, and cervical refers to the neck, so cervical hypolordosis would mean the neck is not curved properly. The human spine in profile from the side looks somewhat like an S. This reversal can be due to trauma, or more commonly, due to degenerative conditions, such as aging or arthritic changes.
I'm assuming you mean the spine - The highest 7 vertebrae make up the cervical spine (or C spine) = the neck The next 12 vertebrae (where your ribs attach) make up the thoracic spine (or T spine) - this can also be referred to as the dorsal spine The next 5 vertebrae down make up the lumbar spine (or L spine) = the lower back And the sacrum is the very bottom of the spine made of 5 fused vertebrae.
The annulus is a part of the spinal structure, specifically the outer fibers. When the annulus is damages, normally through aging (degenerative) or trauma, it allows the cervical disc, a gel-like material to expand. The more damage to the annulus, the more significant the bulge. In the worst cases, the disc "herniates" and may cause pressure on the nerve roots which run through the spine. In the neck (cervical spine), effected nerves run to the upper extremities. Therefore, if a bulging disc impinges on a nerve root in the cervical spine, it usually results in radiating pain, numbness and/or weakness in the arms. Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove the disc or otherwise relieve the pressure on the nerve root.