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

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 4

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 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

i have mild lumbar hypertrophic disease in the facet joints with ligamentum flavum thickening. will it progress or can it be reversed?

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Progressive: This is a progressive condition. It is unusual for a 27 years old to develop significant degenerative disease. There may be mechanical factors like scoliosis, leg length discrepency or abnormalities of the joints of the lower limbs. A physiatrist or experienced physical therapist may be able to help.

Question 8

what is lumbar hypertrophic disease in facet joints and thickening of the ligamentum flavum?mild-moderate facet hypertrophy l3-s1,lig flav thick l3-l4

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It means there are: Degenerative  changes occurring leading to enlargement of the small joints of the spine (2at each level ) along with degenerative enlargement of a ligament that connects each segment or level of the spine that could eventually lead to an overall narrowing of the spinal canal which may lead to a condition known as spinal stenosis.  Smoking, being obese &amp; a family hx of arthritis can accelerate it.

Question 9

what does multilevel facet arthropathy mean?

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It implies that : There is some degenerative changes (wearing of the joints) in the facet joint. At every spinal level there are 2 facet joints.

Question 10

what is mild to moderate facet arthropathy ?

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DJD: Mild to moderate arthritis in the facets in your back.

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

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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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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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I have mild lumbar hypertrophic disease in the facet joints with ligamentum flavum thickening. will it progress or can it be reversed?

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What is lumbar hypertrophic disease in facet joints and thickening of the ligamentum flavum?mild-moderate facet hypertrophy l3-s1,lig flav thick l3-l4

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What does multilevel facet arthropathy mean?

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