moderate left posterolateral osteophyte formation at the c5-c6 level casusing moderate compression of the left c6 nerve root
It is descriptive term for the degenerative spine on CT or MRI. Central disk herniation means a central and posterior protrusion of disk material. Posterolateral disc protrusion indicates herniation of disk along the posterolateral margin of the disk to the spinal canal. Disc spur complex denotes a combined degenerative process with which the protruded disk is accompanied with adjacent bone change with spurring.
The anterolateral walls are at the front and sides. The posterolateral walls are at the back and sides.
Well, none of us has a neck that's getting any younger. Arthritis in the middle of the neck (C4 C5) has resulted in a bit of bone spurring (osteophytes). Those are taking up some of the space in the vetebral holes (foramina) through which the nerves pass. Now, whether or not this finding is causing the symptoms that led to your getting an MRI is another question. Whether they have symptoms or not, the majority of adults 40 and over have similar findings on MRI. The next step is to talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your situation. Nobody gets treatment based on MRI alone.
osteophyte
maxillary antrumand mucoperiosteal thickening of the ethmoid sinuses.
bone spurs
back side
marginal osteophytes are a result and a part of arthritis. they are the build up of bone around the area in joints where the bone has started to touch bone in joints.
an MRI
an MRI
Osteophytis (plural Osteophytes)
posterolateral Also known as : posterior, lateral, and superior.