Postero-lateral osteophytes are bony growths that develop on the posterior and lateral aspects of a joint, commonly seen in conditions like osteoarthritis. They occur as a result of joint degeneration, where the body attempts to stabilize the joint by forming extra bone. These osteophytes can lead to pain, reduced mobility, and may impinge on surrounding structures. Their presence is often identified through imaging studies like X-rays or MRIs.
moderate left posterolateral osteophyte formation at the c5-c6 level casusing moderate compression of the left c6 nerve root
The anterolateral walls are at the front and sides. The posterolateral walls are at the back and sides.
osteophyte
back side
bone spurs
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.
Osteophytis (plural Osteophytes)
posterolateral Also known as : posterior, lateral, and superior.
Left and right anterolateral and posterolateral abdominal wall
Moderately large osteophytes are indicative of significant bone growth, often associated with conditions like osteoarthritis. While they are not classified as "big" compared to larger osteophytes, their presence suggests that there is noticeable joint degeneration and potential discomfort. Therefore, they can be considered substantial but not necessarily at the extreme end of size.
A disc protrusion with osteophytes refers to a condition in the spine where there is a bulging or herniation of an intervertebral disc along with the formation of bony outgrowths called osteophytes. The disc protrusion occurs when the gel-like center of the disc pushes out through a tear in the outer layer, potentially causing compression of nearby nerves or the spinal cord. Osteophytes are bony spurs that form in response to degeneration or injury, often seen in conditions like osteoarthritis. This combination of disc protrusion and osteophytes can contribute to symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected area.
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.