Question 1

diagnosed: cervical dystonia, 2019. recent mri- c5/c6 w/ mild left hemicord flattening, left central disc protrusion w/ osteophytes w/ moderate left spinal canal stenosis. spinal canal- 7.5 mm. 3yrs of progressive neck pain. q: how severe is this?

Accepted Answer

: Any degree of "spinal canal stenosis" can compromise and affect neural transmission, causing resultant pain in neck and shoulder movement.  "Osteophytes and left central disc protrusion" can be progressive, with additional effects on freedom of movement without accompanying pain.  Referral to a university department of orthopedics or neurosurgery is appropriate for guidance.

Question 2

what does all this mean? c2-3 small disk osteophyte complex with ventral thecal sac deformity. c4-5 disk osteophyte complex with ventral cord flattening. c 5-6 facet arthropathy and uncovertebral hypertrophy is severe right neural foraminal stenosis. face

Accepted Answer

May not have-: -enough room. TheC2-3 complex means these is some arthritic spurring with a protruding disk that indents the dural (thecal) sac being indented some, common finding in your age group. C4-5 is the same but is more pronounced so it protrudes enough to flatten the spinal cord.C5-6=arthritic facet joints @this level &amp; severe enough to narrow the canal the nerves exit from. Could B cause of pain R arm.

Question 3

could tmd symptoms  (bone spurs, disc fragments, flattening of condyle ) 
resolve on its own over time?

Accepted Answer

TMJD Therapy: No, spurs and disc fragments won't dissolve. You could stop eating entirely. (joke(
Best is to use mirror biofeedback: draw vertical line on mirror and practice relaxing jaw so open midline. Takes much practice. Reducing inflammation helps - Clear.ease one 4x a day melt in mouth between cheek and gums. Use measured breathing - see www.grossaninstitute.com to stop tooth grinding.

Question 4

is it possible for the jaw to gradually accommodate to flattening of the condyle, bone spurs and disc fragments?

Accepted Answer

YES: The jaw is an AMAZING bone...it will "accomodate" to a wide # injuries HOWEVER sound to me like you are referring to TM JOINT pathology! THAT needs to be treated by a trained oral health professional!!

Hope this helps!
Good Luck
DrZ

Question 5

is neuromuscular dentistry effective for tmj?  mri shows bone spurs, disc fragments and flattening of the condyle

Accepted Answer

Recommendation: Suggest you get referral to Oral Surgeon, as your description raises concerns about extensive degeneration of the joint, and you may require a repair procedure.  You may even want two opinions on how to manage.

Question 6

what does mild degenerative changes w end plate sclerosis and ostophytosis at l4and l5 and disk osteophyte complex w probable disk annular calcificati?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis: It describes osteoarthritis at that area of the spine.

Question 7

01/24/2023 mri results please help me understand what this means and is it serious? impression: mild to moderate degenerative changes c4-5 and c5-6 with moderate canal stenosis at c5-6 from broad-based disc osteophyte complex?

Accepted Answer

: The findings are definitely abnormal at your age but not serious; however, if you have intractable cervical neuropathy, surgical intervention is likely required.

Question 8

i'm curious as to what symptoms do the osteophytes manifest as?

Accepted Answer

Generally none, ex--: Cept being felt, as bony lumps over a joint. The arthritis which produces the spurs, might be causing pain, deformities, loss of motion in the affected joint.

Question 9

what is endplate osteophytes?

Accepted Answer

Bone spur: It is where the endplate of the vertebral bodies rub, and bone spurs form there.

Question 10

which symptoms do the osteophyte manifested as?

Accepted Answer

Bone spur: Osteophytes are "bone spurs", which are usually the sign of arthritis.  Osteophytes can be painful.  Some osteophytes around the shoulder can impinge on the rotator cuff and cause pain as well.

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Diagnosed: cervical dystonia, 2019. recent mri- c5/c6 w/ mild left hemicord flattening, left central disc protrusion w/ osteophytes w/ moderate left spinal canal stenosis. spinal canal- 7.5 mm. 3yrs of progressive neck pain. q: how severe is this?

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What does all this mean? c2-3 small disk osteophyte complex with ventral thecal sac deformity. c4-5 disk osteophyte complex with ventral cord flattening. c 5-6 facet arthropathy and uncovertebral hypertrophy is severe right neural foraminal stenosis. face

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Could tmd symptoms (bone spurs, disc fragments, flattening of condyle ) resolve on its own over time?

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Is it possible for the jaw to gradually accommodate to flattening of the condyle, bone spurs and disc fragments?

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Is neuromuscular dentistry effective for tmj? mri shows bone spurs, disc fragments and flattening of the condyle

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What does mild degenerative changes w end plate sclerosis and ostophytosis at l4and l5 and disk osteophyte complex w probable disk annular calcificati?

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01/24/2023 mri results please help me understand what this means and is it serious? impression: mild to moderate degenerative changes c4-5 and c5-6 with moderate canal stenosis at c5-6 from broad-based disc osteophyte complex?

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I'm curious as to what symptoms do the osteophytes manifest as?

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What is endplate osteophytes?

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Which symptoms do the osteophyte manifested as?

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