Question 1

what does hypertrophic change at the t9-t10 facets bilaterally -severe left, moderate right osseous neural foraminal stenosis mean? lots of pain

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Cause for back pain.: It means your main nerves coming from your spine that run through your vertebrae can be suffering of compression because overgrowth of the bony area is squeezing it/them.The pain is caused by the nerve itself that might be irritated by contact with the vertebra.Nerves transmit sensation so pain is triggered this way. F/u with your doctor to create a plan of action for treatment.

Question 2

i have osteoarthritis thoghout spine. could severe foraminal narrowing and facet changes c2/c3 c/3/c4 cause dizziness, tinnitus and a mild headache?

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See your MD: 58 year old lady with dizziness, tinnitus, and mild headache of unknown duration on duloxitine, verapamil, plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). You need a full exam to measure your vital signs, a careful history, and a full exam. Two of the agents you are taking, duloxitine and verapamil can cause dizziness. Tinnitus is likely from hearing loss. Spinal stenosis an unlikely cause of your symptoms s/p laminectomy 2 years ago

Question 3

what does hypertrophic change at t9 &t10 facets bilaterally - severe left and moderate right osseous neural foraminal stenosis mean? cat scan

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Spinal stenosis : You have arthritis in the mid back (thoracic level 9/10). The joints that connect one level with the next are overgrown and compressing the spinal cord and pinching the nerves as they exit the canal. It is important to see a neurosurgeon for an examination to ensure that there is no neurological problems from this arthritis and to develop a treatment plan for pain relief.

Question 4

intermittent severe lower back pain and left leg radiating pain that worsens with rest and improves with activity. x-ray showed lumbar spine facet degenerative changes. is that normal in 40-year-old who is active and normal weight? is mri needed?

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: MRI would give information regarding disc  herniation and  nerve compression. You dont mention if it is worse with  lying down ,sitting  , driving  which usually occurs with lumbar disc disease.  May be  piriformis syndrome  -compression of sciatic nerve by muscle, rarely mass in pelvis. Recent  1 week? or  several months?. New onset may be Lyme or early shingles F/u/ w/ MD

Question 5

i did mri lumbar spine found : moderate to severe stenosis of the thecal sac at l4/5 and l5/s1, multilevel lumbar facet degeneration most marked at the l4/5 ,sacroiliac joint degeneration change .what is the treatement to the above probleme ?

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: If you are chronically symptomatic and problem has not improved with aggressive physical therapy +/- local therapy, you need to see a spine orthopedist for laminectomy or a minimal invasive spine surgery with vertiflex procedure for the described LS spine changes.

Question 6

i have alot of arthritis in my body i have unhealthy facets lamenctomy changes l3 l4 defused disc bulging there's moderate to severe we reight& left neural foraminal narrowing l4 l5 there is mild canal stenosis degenerative disc disease & spondylitis?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, I would agree that you do indeed have lumbosacral spondylosis and degenerative disc disease.  Recommend a visit to either a rheumatologist or physiatrist.  Physical therapy may help and exercise programs can be very supportive.  Surgery would not be a preferred option at this point.

Question 7

what is a grade 4 lateral facet changes.

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Wear and tear: In general this is for to degenerative changes and grade 4 means that this is the most severe change.

Question 8

what does this mean? l-5 s-1 there is central disc protrusion which contacts the thecal sac and bilateral facet degenerative change thickening flavum

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: S1 nerve impingement (at the L5 – s1 level) from a herniated disc may cause loss of the ankle reflex and/or weakness in ankle push off (patients cannot do toe rises). Numbness and pain can radiate down to the sole or outside of the foot.
In your case the problem will be on both sides.

Question 9

what does medial facet of the patella were some chondral changes of the medial parapatellar region mean?

Accepted Answer

Patellar cartilage: The patella is the kneecap.  Cartilage is the smooth lining on the back of the kneecap that allows the kneecap to glide effortlessly.

When cartilage is abnormal, this is called a chondral change, usually on an MRI or surgical report.  Chondral changes may include thinning of the cartilage, or loose and damaged areas of cartilage.

Question 10

what is advanced hypertrophic change of the facet joints?

Accepted Answer

Degenerative change: Of joints connecting your spinal vertebrae most likely due to osteoarthritis. Something you've been doing has lead to this, since you're only 36.

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What does hypertrophic change at the t9-t10 facets bilaterally -severe left, moderate right osseous neural foraminal stenosis mean? lots of pain

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I have osteoarthritis thoghout spine. could severe foraminal narrowing and facet changes c2/c3 c/3/c4 cause dizziness, tinnitus and a mild headache?

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What does hypertrophic change at t9 &t10 facets bilaterally - severe left and moderate right osseous neural foraminal stenosis mean? cat scan

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Intermittent severe lower back pain and left leg radiating pain that worsens with rest and improves with activity. x-ray showed lumbar spine facet degenerative changes. is that normal in 40-year-old who is active and normal weight? is mri needed?

A member asked:

I did mri lumbar spine found : moderate to severe stenosis of the thecal sac at l4/5 and l5/s1, multilevel lumbar facet degeneration most marked at the l4/5 ,sacroiliac joint degeneration change .what is the treatement to the above probleme ?

A member asked:

I have alot of arthritis in my body i have unhealthy facets lamenctomy changes l3 l4 defused disc bulging there's moderate to severe we reight& left neural foraminal narrowing l4 l5 there is mild canal stenosis degenerative disc disease & spondylitis?

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What is a grade 4 lateral facet changes.

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What does this mean? l-5 s-1 there is central disc protrusion which contacts the thecal sac and bilateral facet degenerative change thickening flavum

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What does medial facet of the patella were some chondral changes of the medial parapatellar region mean?

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What is advanced hypertrophic change of the facet joints?

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