Question 1

is that nerve root impingement or displacement worse?

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Nerve root: impingement can lead to loss of function. Motor nerve root transmits impulses to muscles which may atrophy over time if the root compression cannot be alleviated. Sensory nerve root impingement will cause sensory symptoms (numbness, parasthesias and pain) in that nerve root territory. Displacement of a nerve does not necessarily result in dysfunction unless the nerve is stretched or compressed.

Question 2

whats " displacement of nerve root " for l5-s1 in my spine?

Accepted Answer

Roots: can be displaced or compressed by pathology in and/or around the intervertebral foramina. L5/S1 root displacement can causes lower back, buttock, lateral thigh and anterolateral calf pain. It can also cause specific sensory and strength deficits along its distribution.

Question 3

please explain lumbar mri -there is a narrowing of the lateral recesses, particularly on the right but without displacement of traversing nerve roots.

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Lumbar MRI findings: The explanation means early degeneration is causing compression of the spinal fluid sack, but is not putting pressure on the nerves.  The results would not explain leg pain, but may cause back pain. Please review with the ordering physician to correlate your symptoms.

Question 4

what is nerve root effacement?

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Thanks for asking!: Term used to describe compression of the nerve root.

Question 5

what happens if a cervical nerve root is severely damaged?

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LONGER TO RECOVER: If the root is chronically and fully compressed, could result in outer and inner nerve damage, which would truly require surgical decompression asap, but postop recovery could take months.  However, the root could be salvaged.

Question 6

on average, how long will a nerve root injection take to ease the pain?

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Immediate: Nerve root injections are usually performed with a local anesthetic drug that works immediately.

Question 7

can a cervical nerve root be compressed with no pain or other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

It depends: That would depend on the amount compression on the nerve.

Question 8

do selective nerve root injections have any risks. can they worsen your pain?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroid Shot?: If you are referring to corticosteroid injections near a spinal? "root" nerve for possibly an arthritic condition that may be causing inflammation and pain, they can help but can have complications that can be serious. If the injection introduces bacteria, an infection can occur. If injected directly into tendons or nerves, it can cause severe damage.  Most doctors limit them to 3 or 4 a year.

Question 9

how effective are cervical nerve root blocks. how long do they last and can they be repeated?

Accepted Answer

Nerve blocks: Nerve blocks in the neck are a godsend, with almost complete relief in some people, and no effect in others. It is still worth a try because it is far safer than surgery. The effects when it is beneficial can last for months to years. If necessary they can be repeated. Sometimes it takes up to 3 iniitial injections to have an effect; additional injects can be performed after 6-12 months.

Question 10

what does nerve root effacment mean?

Accepted Answer

Nerve being pressed : Effacement means that the nerve is being compressed hard enough that it actually changes the shape of the nerve- rather than a round structure, it is being flattened.  This is often secondary to a bulging intervertebral disc, but can be caused by other masses lying next to the vertebral column.

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Is that nerve root impingement or displacement worse?

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Whats " displacement of nerve root " for l5-s1 in my spine?

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Please explain lumbar mri -there is a narrowing of the lateral recesses, particularly on the right but without displacement of traversing nerve roots.

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What is nerve root effacement?

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What happens if a cervical nerve root is severely damaged?

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On average, how long will a nerve root injection take to ease the pain?

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Can a cervical nerve root be compressed with no pain or other symptoms?

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Do selective nerve root injections have any risks. can they worsen your pain?

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How effective are cervical nerve root blocks. how long do they last and can they be repeated?

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What does nerve root effacment mean?

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