Question 1

what is the definition or description of: c5?

Accepted Answer

5th cervical vertebr: C5 refers to the fifth vertebra in the neck. The first vertebra is at the base of the skull, so the fifth is in the middle of the neck. Injuries to the spinal cord above this level impair the body's ability to breathe.

Question 2

what exercise can i do and what should i avoid for a herniated c5 disc?

Accepted Answer

Avoid heavy lifting: What exercises one performs with a disherniated disc depends on the current symptoms and signs caused by the disc problem. Generally speaking, i limit heavy lifting, especially overhead. The high-impact nature of running and jumping can also cause problems. Light weight training, especially focused on core & lower body, plus cardio such as elliptical & stationary biking are usually well tolerated.

Question 3

what does ventrally displaced cord from the level at c5 to t8 mean?

Accepted Answer

Ventral displaced: Ventral - towards the front of your body.  Dorsal means towards the back of your body.  So the cord is displaced forward from a typical neutral location.

Question 4

can a disc bulges c-4 c5 and c-5 c-6 exciting nerve cause extreme consistent headaches ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If your description is accurate, a disc bulge represents no significant issue, and is merely a coincidental finding.   Even in cases of full-blown disc herniation, headaches would be fairly modest, in presence of far more neck symptoms.  The etiology of your headaches lies elsewhere.  See a neurologist and explore this further.  Headaches can be controlled and even eliminated once cause uncovered.

Question 5

i have a herniated c5-6 disc, how common is this, how can it be treated, and can it become fatal if not treated properly?

Accepted Answer

Common: Neck and low back disc problems are very common. See them almost daily. Very treatable with many options. Usually start with physical therapy. Epidural steroid injections in the neck are often used if surgery does not appear necessary, especially if pain or numbness go down an arm. Not fatal. Usually a broken neck is the only fatal injury to be concerned with, not a herniated disc.

Question 6

what is cord edema at c5-6 and c6-7?

Accepted Answer

Exactly what it says: It is swelling of the spinal cord in the cervical areas mentioned.  A better question is what is causing the edema.

Question 7

what nerves run through c4 and c5 disc?

Accepted Answer

Nerves in upper : Brachial plexus which soon become the phrenic, supra scapular, long thoracic, axillary, musculocutaneous.

Question 8

c5 c6 chronic degenerative changes, what to do?

Accepted Answer

And?: Sorry, but the equipment is 40 years old--some wear and tear is bound to happen. May be incidental, may stay same for next 60 years, or may progress to need for spine surgery in future. If not having pain in neck or upper extremities, remain active without overdoing it. Discuss with your Dr your concerns and eat healthy. Absent other symptoms, only time will tell.

Question 9

what are my chances of recovering from c5 palsy?

Accepted Answer

That depends : It is really hard to say without more information. What and how severe was the initial cause, and how long it has been since the cause? That being said, many cases recover within weeks, but it can take months. After 6 months further recovery is unusual but not impossible.

Question 10

what can a small c5-6 right disc protrusion mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This may not mean anything. What's more important is are you having symptoms? If you are having neck or arm pain further treatment is likely warranted.

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