Question 1

what does mild bilateral foraminal encroachment with no stenosis or root compression?

Accepted Answer

It's good news: The space where the nerve goes is narrowed but there is no pressure on the nerves so no need for surgery.

Question 2

can a car accident cause neural foramen encroachment?

Accepted Answer

Yes it could: Herniated disc: an intervertebral disc ruptures and the inner jelly-like disc material (nucleus pulposus) extrudes into the spinal canal in the area of one or more foramina.

Question 3

how are cervical disc herniation and cervical disc encroachment different?

Accepted Answer

Encroachment: Any condition limiting space for the nerves causes encroachment. A herniated disc would cause encroachment. A bone spur would also cause. Encroachment does not imply pressure, or severity, or the presence of symptoms.

Question 4

is there a?difference between cervical disc herniation and cervical disc encroachment?

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Similar: Cervical disc herniation can produce encrachment of the nerve root, however you can have encroachment due to other causes such as osteophytes(bone spurts).

Question 5

what are the differences between cervical disc herniation and cervical disc encroachment?

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Semantics: A ruptured disc is indicative of a tear in the annulus fibrosis which contains a gelatinous substance, and the rupture sticks out beyond a few mm.  If the disc rupture is large enough, it could contact nerve roots or even the spinal cord, and as it gets closer, it is termed encroachment.

Question 6

please help! what is the difference between cervical disc herniation and cervical disc encroachment?

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Disc herniation: Is the process of the disc expanding outside of normal range. When they say encroachment, they are talking about the herniation itself moving toward, or encroaching, on either nerve roots or the spinal canal.

Question 7

what is: bony facet & uncovert hypertrophy & bony ridging, resultg in multi-level severe foraminal encroachment, most notb right c45, bilat c56 & c67?

Accepted Answer

"Arthritis" : This is a degenerative process similar to arthritis, either due to a specific injury or a chronic/continuous trauma, all in the background of genetic predisposition. Little bony projections in one cervical vertebrae connect with the other to form small joints and this is where the problem is. The process has extended into surrounding canals that permit nerves to exit. Nsaid, pt, epi, surgery.

Question 8

sir my x-ray report says  "bony encroachment is seen upon the inter-vertebral foramina between c3-c4, c4-c5" what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: This is a common finding. Consult your orthopedic physician and get an MRI.

Question 9

l4/5 marked diffuse disc bulge with bilateral encroachment on both neural exit foramina and spinal canal diameter compromise. solutions without op?

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Depends : Depends on symptoms and physical signs, although most cases can be managed by conservative measures including physical therapy, home exercise regimens, some medication

Question 10

mri says postero central and paracentral disc protusion at l5 s1 level causing thecal indentation encroachment upon bilateral canals with compressio?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: sure of the question, but you are describing a disc protrusion(herniations) which is pressing on the sac that encloses the spinal cord and cauda equine, and is also pressing on the L5 nerve roots.  There is no mention of how severe this is.  Talk to your doctor about whether this might be causing your symptoms.  Not all disc protrusions produce symptoms.

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Can a car accident cause neural foramen encroachment?

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How are cervical disc herniation and cervical disc encroachment different?

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Is there a?difference between cervical disc herniation and cervical disc encroachment?

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What are the differences between cervical disc herniation and cervical disc encroachment?

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Please help! what is the difference between cervical disc herniation and cervical disc encroachment?

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What is: bony facet & uncovert hypertrophy & bony ridging, resultg in multi-level severe foraminal encroachment, most notb right c45, bilat c56 & c67?

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Sir my x-ray report says "bony encroachment is seen upon the inter-vertebral foramina between c3-c4, c4-c5" what should i do?

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L4/5 marked diffuse disc bulge with bilateral encroachment on both neural exit foramina and spinal canal diameter compromise. solutions without op?

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Mri says postero central and paracentral disc protusion at l5 s1 level causing thecal indentation encroachment upon bilateral canals with compressio?

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