Question 1

what is a t8-9 2mm left paracentral disk protrusion with slight deformity of the ventral thecal sac?

Accepted Answer

Herniated Disc: The ventral thecal sac is the front side of the thecal sac, which is a membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and some cerebrospinal fluid. A disk protrusion may cause the sac to deform in shape. This is due to a herniated disc. Neurologic symptoms may occur if the spinal cord is impinged upon.

Question 2

what does this mean t7-t8: central to left central disc herniation resulting in deformity of the left ventral cord. mild central canal narrowing. no significant neural foraminal narrowing?

Accepted Answer

: It means you have herniated disc T7-T8 which causes a deformity of the left ventral cord but there is no neural foraminal narrowing. 
Please remember the findings by MRI may not correlate with your symptoms.

Question 3

my mri says that i have a 3mm central disc germination that does abut the anterior the cal sac at t7/t8 and t/9/t10 what does this mean. do have pain?

Accepted Answer

Bulging disc: The MRI confirms a bulging disc. Talk to your doctor. Probably the first best step is a trial of physical therapy.

Question 4

mri says disc t3-4 through t8-9 show loss of height. intervertebral discs t7-8 and t8-9 mild signal changes. mild anterior wedging of t7, t8. meaning?

Accepted Answer

Mild changes normal: Mild degenerative changes that can be seen in everyone's spine as we age.  Wouldn't worry in the least about that MRI reading.  It's a bit unusual to get an entire thoracic spine...what are your symptoms?

Question 5

mri shows small central disc osteophytic complex at t8-t9 for other issue. then car accident in june causing severe pain in back, neck, shoulder and radiates to chest. should i get another mri? current doctor wont send me.

Accepted Answer

Potentially: If you are having severe symptoms of pain following a car accident, further workup
Should be considered.  Among those possible studies would be an MRI or ct scan.  You certainly would not rely on findings on an MRI done before your injury to explain why you are having pain from your injury.

Question 6

at t6-t7, t-7-t-8 . t-8,t-9 there is a tiny central disc herniation in all above. mild disc bulge at t10-t11. small to moderate-sized right paracentral disc herniation at t11-t12. small vertebral hemangiomas at t8 and t10. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: Generally, even mild "disc herniation" can cause chronic back pain.  Best is to see an orthopedic surgeon for an exam and review of your imaging studies, and other potential treatment.

Question 7

could this cause a csf leak? right paracentral disc protrusion indenting the ventral aspect of the thoracic cord at the t7-t8 level. there are small left lateral thecal sac outpouchings in the left t7-t8 and t8-t9 neural foramina?

Accepted Answer

: No, those findings are not the cause of CSF leak.

Question 8

could a compression fracture at t8 or small hiatal hernia cause a burning/aching sensation underneath the left rib near the sternum that is sensitive to touch and worse after standing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, a compression fracture at T8 could irritate a nerve in the spine which at that level would cause pain that radiates underneath a rib.  This is known as a thoracic radiculopathy.

Question 9

what happens if the t8 segment of the spinal cord has a lesion?

Accepted Answer

T8 lesion: A lesion at T8 may cause numbness from the waist down, weakness of the legs, increased reflexes in the legs, urinary retention, or constipation.  The symptoms vary with the location, size and cause of the lesion.

Question 10

what does ventrally displaced cord from the level at c5 to t8 mean?

Accepted Answer

Ventral displaced: Ventral - towards the front of your body.  Dorsal means towards the back of your body.  So the cord is displaced forward from a typical neutral location.

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What is a t8-9 2mm left paracentral disk protrusion with slight deformity of the ventral thecal sac?

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What does this mean t7-t8: central to left central disc herniation resulting in deformity of the left ventral cord. mild central canal narrowing. no significant neural foraminal narrowing?

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My mri says that i have a 3mm central disc germination that does abut the anterior the cal sac at t7/t8 and t/9/t10 what does this mean. do have pain?

A member asked:

Mri says disc t3-4 through t8-9 show loss of height. intervertebral discs t7-8 and t8-9 mild signal changes. mild anterior wedging of t7, t8. meaning?

A member asked:

Mri shows small central disc osteophytic complex at t8-t9 for other issue. then car accident in june causing severe pain in back, neck, shoulder and radiates to chest. should i get another mri? current doctor wont send me.

A member asked:

At t6-t7, t-7-t-8 . t-8,t-9 there is a tiny central disc herniation in all above. mild disc bulge at t10-t11. small to moderate-sized right paracentral disc herniation at t11-t12. small vertebral hemangiomas at t8 and t10. what does this mean?

A member asked:

Could this cause a csf leak? right paracentral disc protrusion indenting the ventral aspect of the thoracic cord at the t7-t8 level. there are small left lateral thecal sac outpouchings in the left t7-t8 and t8-t9 neural foramina?

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Could a compression fracture at t8 or small hiatal hernia cause a burning/aching sensation underneath the left rib near the sternum that is sensitive to touch and worse after standing?

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What happens if the t8 segment of the spinal cord has a lesion?

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What does ventrally displaced cord from the level at c5 to t8 mean?

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