Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

mri impression:mild disc bulge c3-c4,mild lumbar hypertrophic disease in facet joints, may-thurner syn,ovarian venous incompetency.neuro says normal?

Accepted Answer

Concur: The MRI demonstrates normal findings in the population and nothing suggesting a surgical problem

Question 4

what is multilevel facet degenerative hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis.: It is a relatively normal finding in the spine as we age. Sometimes, bone spur formation can put pressure on nearby nerves and pinch them, causing lots of pain, weakness, or numbness. If you are concerned, speak to your physician.

Question 5

i had an x-ray on my neck can someone explain the results 
mild level degenerative change from the c3-c4 through the c6-c7 level withrather prominent facet hypertrophy noted?

Accepted Answer

Cervical disc : The MRI findings while not normal do not imply there is actually anything clinically wrong. These findings can be found in a person without symptoms. You should speak to your doctor about how your examination relates to your MRI findings.  This means that you have degeneration of the spine in the neck

Question 6

37yo f- low back pain, l sciatica, low back hurts to press on it. gp sent for x-ray-shows lumbar facet degenerative change, mild facet hypertrophy, mild levoscoliosis, and probably mild disc narrowing at l5-s1. is this anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

: Details provided in your question are common with trauma or athletic injuries which may predispose to favoring abnormal postural positions to avoid pain, causing bone growths which make some movements painful.  See an orthopedic surgeon for analysis of the imaging studies by your GP.

Question 7

my mri results of the lower lumber spine. mild degenerative changes of lumbar spine worse at l5-s1 level with broad based
> disk bulge and moderate facet joint hypertrophy causing minimal left sided
> neuroforaminal narrowing. is there a non-surgical trea

Accepted Answer

Yes: The findings on your MRI can be associated with back pain and even pain running into the leg.  There are many non surgical options including medications, physical therapy, chiropractic, and interventional pain management to name a few.  Don't hesitate to be seen.

Question 8

what is facet hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: The spine has disks and facet joints at each level.  The disks in the front of the spine begin to wear initially.  This is followed by loss of height at the disk and then the facet joints begin to wear out. The body builds bone spurs around the joint which is facet hypertrophy in an attempt to stabilize the joint.  This is typical of arthritis in hips, knees, knuckles etc.

Question 9

what is facet hypertrophy with 2 mm anterolisthesis?

Accepted Answer

Malalignment: Degeneration of the spine occurs typically with some disk dehydration followed by facet joint enlargement (hypertrophy).  In some patients this will lead to joint capsule laxity allowing the vertebrae to slide forward on the vertebrae below.  This is called an anterolisthesis or spondylolisthesis.

Question 10

what is mild facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Common aging changes: Hypertrophy (enlargement) of the facet joints and ligaments are common degenerative changes, seen with aging and wearing out of the spine.  If they are mild, they likely are not causing symptoms, but this situation can be complicated.  Your primary doctor or a good spine surgeon can help you figure out if these are causing problems for you.

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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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Mri impression:mild disc bulge c3-c4,mild lumbar hypertrophic disease in facet joints, may-thurner syn,ovarian venous incompetency.neuro says normal?

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What is multilevel facet degenerative hypertrophy?

A member asked:

I had an x-ray on my neck can someone explain the results mild level degenerative change from the c3-c4 through the c6-c7 level withrather prominent facet hypertrophy noted?

A member asked:

37yo f- low back pain, l sciatica, low back hurts to press on it. gp sent for x-ray-shows lumbar facet degenerative change, mild facet hypertrophy, mild levoscoliosis, and probably mild disc narrowing at l5-s1. is this anything to worry about?

A member asked:

My mri results of the lower lumber spine. mild degenerative changes of lumbar spine worse at l5-s1 level with broad based > disk bulge and moderate facet joint hypertrophy causing minimal left sided > neuroforaminal narrowing. is there a non-surgical trea

A member asked:

What is facet hypertrophy?

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What is facet hypertrophy with 2 mm anterolisthesis?

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What is mild facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

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