Question 1

what does multilevel ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facet arthropathy mean?

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Definition: Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy means enlargement of the tough band of tissue that connects two bones of the spine. Multilevel indicates that this is happening at several different spots in the spine.

The facet joints connect the vertebrae of the spine to one another. Facet arthropathy simply means a disease or abnormality of the facet joints.

Question 2

what is  a combination of concentric disc displacement, facet arthropathy and hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum result bilateral lateral recess stenosi

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Nerve crowding: Your nerve crowding is caused by multiple common benign degenerative changes in your back

Question 3

my mri showed l5-s1 disc bulge with mild facet arthropathy at l4-5 and l5-s1.  as well as l5-s1 ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facet arthropathy??

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Spinal Arthritis: Your MRI results are consistent with age. Often these findings do not cause any pain. A lifetime of use, injuries (sports/falls) are consistent with these findings. Most people have similar "arthritic" changes in the spine after age 25. I assume you are symptomatic. PT, weight control and strengthening your back would good first steps. Listening to your pain is very important to avoid re-injuring.

Question 4

what is neural forminal hypertrophic vhanges of the ligamentum flavum bilataterally bulging of intervertebral disc and facet arthropathy?

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Anatomy: Not enough space here to write.  If you google these things, you will find nice pictures to explain it all.  Foramen is the "hole" in the bone where your nerve roots exit.  Facets are the joints that hold vertebrae together.  Ligamentum flavum is a ligament within the bones that runs down the spinal canal.  All of these problems you mention can lead to back pain and nerve related pain.

Question 5

8 mo postfusion l4-l5 mri: facet rt arthropathy bilaterally w/ligamentum flavum hypertrophy & scartissue rt lat epidural space causing mild 2mod 2 rt subarticulatezone stenosis w/rest centralcanal w/o narrowing. in pain & shots not helping. 80 female?

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: In brief, post-operatively, you have developed scarring and lumbosacral arachnoiditis.  Further surgery is very unlikely to help, and structurally, would not anticipate any rapid changes for better or worse at this point.  Physical therapy, especially in  a warm pool will help symptomatically,  and  goal to do McKenzie Back Exercises on your own would provide some supportive progress.

Question 6

what does inward buckling ligamentum flavum hypertrophic arthropathy at l4/l5 and s1 of facet joints.. l4 bulging disk mean? can it cause numb legs?

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Spinal stenosis: Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the nerve canal and can cause numbness in the legs and difficulty with standing or walking for an extended period of time.  The buckling of the ligamentum flavum is one of the conditions that leads to the spinal stenosis.  Good question.

Question 7

what should i do about l5-s1 mild bilateral facet arthropathy & hypertrophy?

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Keep living: If you are meaning findings on an MRI i wouldnt sweat it if you aren't having symptoms. To keep it from becoming a problem down the road, you might consider core strengthening therapy. If you develop leg pain or severe back pain, you probably ought to see your doctor.

Question 8

mri of lumbar spine lists desiccation of disc at l5-s1. l4-l5 mild facet arthropathy & hypertrophy. l5-s1 minimal bulge & moderate facet ^. meaning??

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Aging changes: Disc desiccation refers to loss of water content in the discs as a result of aging. Facet hypertrophy is degenerative arthritis of the joints between the vertebral bodies. A bulging disc is one that protrudes out to some extent into the spinal canal. All of these are just descriptions. Significance depends on how these findings relate to your symptoms and physical exam.

Question 9

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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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 10

my mri: c2-c3-c4 -c5 mild bilateral facet arthropathy,.disc bulge c5-c6,l2-l3 mild uncovertebral hypertrophy ,spinal meningeal cyst s2-s3. lots  pain?

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Not enough info: Your MRI finding in the cervical, lumbar and thoracic spine sound like typical MRI findings in middle age individuals. Neck and back pain are very common in your age group and can be seen with and without these findings. What you described does not mean you should or should not have pain. Moreover, not knowing where your pain is, it makes it harder to help you.

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What does multilevel ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facet arthropathy mean?

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What is a combination of concentric disc displacement, facet arthropathy and hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum result bilateral lateral recess stenosi

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My mri showed l5-s1 disc bulge with mild facet arthropathy at l4-5 and l5-s1. as well as l5-s1 ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facet arthropathy??

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What is neural forminal hypertrophic vhanges of the ligamentum flavum bilataterally bulging of intervertebral disc and facet arthropathy?

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8 mo postfusion l4-l5 mri: facet rt arthropathy bilaterally w/ligamentum flavum hypertrophy & scartissue rt lat epidural space causing mild 2mod 2 rt subarticulatezone stenosis w/rest centralcanal w/o narrowing. in pain & shots not helping. 80 female?

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What does inward buckling ligamentum flavum hypertrophic arthropathy at l4/l5 and s1 of facet joints.. l4 bulging disk mean? can it cause numb legs?

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What should i do about l5-s1 mild bilateral facet arthropathy & hypertrophy?

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Mri of lumbar spine lists desiccation of disc at l5-s1. l4-l5 mild facet arthropathy & hypertrophy. l5-s1 minimal bulge & moderate facet ^. meaning??

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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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My mri: c2-c3-c4 -c5 mild bilateral facet arthropathy,.disc bulge c5-c6,l2-l3 mild uncovertebral hypertrophy ,spinal meningeal cyst s2-s3. lots pain?

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