Question 1

what is grade 1 retrolisthesis of l5 on s1 with mild bilateral foraminal narrowing?

Accepted Answer

XRay findings: This means that your L5 vertebral body has moved slightly backwards over S1. Grade 1 means it is mild. The foramina are holes in the vertebrae wear the nerves exit. They can become narrowed with arthritis, etc. "Mild" indicates that this should probably not be causing symptoms.

Question 2

what does mild bilateral superior hip joint narrowing mean?

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Hip joint: This means you have mild arthritis.

Question 3

grade one sponylolisthesis with bilateral pars defects, which appear chronic, without edema. mild disk height loss with diffuse disc bulging, but resulting in severe right and moderate left neural foraminal narrowing. means?

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: The most concerning statement was the last part, the severe foraminal narrowing. It means the disc bulges are pressing into the openings where the nerves branch off the spine and go out to the limbs. If you are having pain, consider a visit with a PM&amp;R doctor or a neurosurgeon to discuss treatment options.

Question 4

what does mild degenerative changes at c4/5 andc5/6 with mild canal stenosis mean? as well as mild bilateral c5/6 neural foraminal narrowing?

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: Translation= the noted bones look older than expected and the hole the spinal cord goes through appears a bit narrow. The groves the nerves go through appear a bit narrow. All must be assessed by the doc who ordered the study to decide if the findings are important in this case.

Question 5

right foraminal narrowing c5-c6 and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing l4-l5 and cervical stenosis) all mild, but symptomatic, can surgery help a 43yo, no relief from conservative treatment?

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: You need a consultation from a spinal surgeon . Yes surgery can and should help if it is indicated by the consultant. Dont hesitate to ask her /him all pertinent questions you have. Good luck.

Question 6

mri - l5-s1 shows moderate desiccation w/laminectomy changes. narrowing of bilateral recesses. mild to moderate left and moderate right neuroforaminal narrowing. edema bilaterally in facet joints and edema in the bilateral pedicles.  possible injury?

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See below : I’m sorry to hear about your discomfort, my profesional opinion is the thought seek immediate medical attention from a neurosurgeon.

Question 7

what can be done for my upper r neck pain? somewhat prominent c7 and c2 vertebral body hemangiomas c2-t1: bilateral uncovertebral arthropathy. mild left facet arthropathy c3-6 mild to moderate right neural foraminal narrowing 6 mm left thyroid nodule?

Accepted Answer

: Nodule not related to pain likely. Sounds like a tricky situation.  Trust u r seeing good specialists.  Medical school is often good place for specialists.

Question 8

what does mild to moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing mean?

Accepted Answer

A neuroforamin: is a small opening in the spine where a nerve root passes through. A mild to moderate narrowing of this opening means it is possible to have a “pinched nerve” at this sight. This could result in pain, numbness, tingling,weakness in the area that this nerve affects. This area can be visualized by looking at the  corresponding Dermatome. It is also possible that one has no clinical affect at all.

Question 9

what is mild bilateral facet disease? in my lower back.

Accepted Answer

It is : Facet joints are the joint structures that connect the vertebrae to one another.  It's not uncommon through normal "wear and tear" - so called degenerative arthritis - that these joints break down a bit.  It's a very common finding and doesn't mean that you will have any problems from this now or in the future.  Though it could be causes some discomfort in you; everyone's body is different.

Question 10

what is mild right and mild to moderate left caudal narrowing of the neural foramia?

Accepted Answer

Narrowing: It means that the holes in the spinal column where the nerves come out and go to the body are narrowed.  Usually the radiologist will mention whether the narrowing is compromising any nerves as the exit the spinal column.

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What is grade 1 retrolisthesis of l5 on s1 with mild bilateral foraminal narrowing?

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What does mild bilateral superior hip joint narrowing mean?

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Grade one sponylolisthesis with bilateral pars defects, which appear chronic, without edema. mild disk height loss with diffuse disc bulging, but resulting in severe right and moderate left neural foraminal narrowing. means?

A member asked:

What does mild degenerative changes at c4/5 andc5/6 with mild canal stenosis mean? as well as mild bilateral c5/6 neural foraminal narrowing?

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Right foraminal narrowing c5-c6 and bilateral neural foraminal narrowing l4-l5 and cervical stenosis) all mild, but symptomatic, can surgery help a 43yo, no relief from conservative treatment?

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Mri - l5-s1 shows moderate desiccation w/laminectomy changes. narrowing of bilateral recesses. mild to moderate left and moderate right neuroforaminal narrowing. edema bilaterally in facet joints and edema in the bilateral pedicles. possible injury?

A member asked:

What can be done for my upper r neck pain? somewhat prominent c7 and c2 vertebral body hemangiomas c2-t1: bilateral uncovertebral arthropathy. mild left facet arthropathy c3-6 mild to moderate right neural foraminal narrowing 6 mm left thyroid nodule?

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What does mild to moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing mean?

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What is mild bilateral facet disease? in my lower back.

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What is mild right and mild to moderate left caudal narrowing of the neural foramia?

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