The neural foramina are the "windows" through which the nerves pass. Patent in this case means "open." So the phrase says this aspect of your bones is normal.
Foramina are openings. Neural foramina patent bilaterally just means that the openings in the spine are open, and allow the nerves to pass through normally...
Foramina are openings. Neural foramina patent bilaterally just means that the openings in the spine are open, and allow the nerves to pass through normally...
"Foramina" is the plural form of "foramen", and a foramen is just a hole. The brain normally has several of these holes, or foramina in it, including the foramen of Magendie, foramina of Luschka, and foramina of Monroe. Which one are you talking about?
This means that the openings in the canal and foramina are normal in size, thus there is no restrictions that would cause any nerve problems.
Narrowing of the neural foramina is the constriction of the nerve passageways, or foramina, in the spine. This results in compression of the nerve.
The term "patent neural foramina thecal sac" refers to the openings (neural foramina) in the spine that allow spinal nerves to exit from the spinal canal and the surrounding protective sac (thecal sac) that encases the spinal cord and nerve roots. "Patent" indicates that these openings are unobstructed and open, allowing for normal nerve function. In a clinical context, this phrase is often used in imaging reports to indicate that there are no blockages or abnormalities affecting the passage of nerves in that area.
It means the canal and foramina are normal in size and allows for nerves to pass through freely without restriction.
I believe you actually mean "neural foramina". That is two words. It is also known as intervertebral foramina.
Neural foramina are openings located between the vertebrae in the spine through which spinal nerves exit the spinal canal and branch out to various parts of the body. Each neural foramen is formed by the intervertebral foramina, created by the adjacent vertebrae and associated structures. These foramina play a crucial role in protecting the nerves as they travel from the spinal cord to their target areas. Narrowing or obstruction of the neural foramina, known as foraminal stenosis, can lead to nerve compression and associated pain or neurological symptoms.
Patent neural foramen refers to an anatomical condition where the openings (foramina) that allow spinal nerves to exit the spinal canal are not constricted or obstructed. This condition can be significant in the context of spinal health, as it ensures that the nerves are not compressed, potentially preventing pain or neurological issues. In some cases, a patent neural foramen may be assessed through imaging techniques like MRI or CT scans, especially in patients with back pain or radiculopathy.
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The Neural Foramen are grooves in the vertebra, just behind the vertebral body that the nerves that branch off the spinal cord exit the spinal canal from. If they are grossly patent they are open, and free from obstruction, so there is no compression of the nerves that course through these channels.