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What does loss of signal intensity and disc space height mean?
What does loss of signal intensity and disc space height mean
What does flooting mean in flooting hospital?
what is a floating disc in medical terms
How do you spell disk in the medical sense?
If you mean as in the cartilage between the bones in the spine - it's 'disc'
What does the medical abbreviation HMO mean?
Health Maintenance Organization (which is somewhat of a misnomer for some of these organizations).
What does disc error mean on Lexus RX300?
you got a disc stuck in the disc changer.
What does burn a disc mean?
Burn a disc means either to download data to a disc or make a copy of another disc.
What does the medical abbreviation RDA mean?
RDA means recommended daily allowance. The RDA says how much of a nutrient is recommended for maintenance of health.
What does medical code 722.83 mean?
Intervertebral disc disorders; postlaminectomy syndrome; lumbar region (Spinal disorder due to spinal laminectomy surgery; lumbar region)
What does underlying disc desiccation mean?
Disc desiccation happens when fluid is lost from the intervertebral discs of the spine. Disc dessication leads to acute back pain, due to excessive wear on the vertebrae (small bones which make up the spine) and the discs (located between the vertebrae) themselves.
What does neural foramen are narrow mean?
Bulging disc vs herniated disc
What does there is mild disc desiccation with minimal to mild loss of the disc height mean?
This is the official pathology report description of mild intervertebral disc degeneration. The "mild dessication" means the disc appears slightly drier than normal, which can be related to a mild breakdown in the squishy cushion portion of the disc. The "mild loss of disc height" simply means the disc is not as tall as it used to be, again probably a result of mild degeneration. Disc degeneration is a normal artefact of aging - everyone's intervertebral discs will go through some degree of degeneration if they live long enough. However, disc degeration is considered to be the first step towards a herniated or ruptured disc, which can cause severe back pain and require surgery to correct. If I were in your shoes and had been given this information by a doctor, I would ask what it means in practical terms. What are my risks of a herniated disc in the next five years? Will this impact nerve function? What are signs and symptoms that this disc is deteriorating? Is there anything I need to do about this - change posture, wear a brace, etc?
What mean intervertebral disc spaces are preserved?
Mean intervertebral disc spaces refer to the average height or distance between adjacent vertebrae in the spine, indicating the health and integrity of the intervertebral discs. When these spaces are preserved, it suggests that the discs are maintaining their normal structure and hydration, which is essential for proper spinal function and mobility. Preservation of these spaces can also indicate a lower risk of degenerative disc disease or other spinal disorders. Regular monitoring through imaging can help assess the condition of these disc spaces over time.
