Question 1

would an epidural steroid injection help with this? c5-c6: disc extrusion abuts and indents the ventral spinal cord causing moderate to severe spinal canal narrowing. severe right neural foraminal narrowing. moderate left neural foraminal narrowing?

Accepted Answer

: It might alleviate the symptoms temporarily. From what you describe needs a neurosurgical/spinal surgical evaluation and opinion as to the best treatment. good luck

Question 2

what does degenerative change,greatest at c5/c6 with moderate spinal canal and bilateral moderate to severe neural foraminal compromise mean?

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Foraminal compromise: Implies the 6th cervical nerve root may be compressed ( leading to potential muscle weakness in the upper arm and or radicular pain down to the thumb or index finger )  Further information is needed ( exam findings ) to sort out the significance of both this and the central canal stenosis ( I would  discuss this with your neurologist or neurosurgeon )

Question 3

degenerative disc disease with bilateral neural foraminal narrowing with spinal canal narrowing and spinal cord impingement at l2-l3(9mm) with neurofibroma-will these conditions be treated without any surgry?

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Tricky: first, if there are signs of nerve damage (strength, sensation, changes in control of bowel or bladder) then surgery is indicated. Then.... 1-10% of the population has lumbar disk disease and surgery is not generally done and doesn't have that good of an effect when it is.
Neurofibroma  in spine complicates things. A Lot. It's a growing benign tumor and surgery might spread it. Radiation therapy.

Question 4

what should i do about a large spinal synovial cyst?

Accepted Answer

: Depending on the size and location, with the potential degree of compression of the spinal cord, consult an orthopedic or neurosurgical physician for guidance.

Question 5

right foraminal annular tear seen. right
neural foramina is mildly narrowed due to the presence of annular tear. left
neural foramina and spinal canal are not narrowed?

Accepted Answer

: Based on scanty data (not stated whether CAT or MRI), there appears to be some focal right sided changes somewhere in the vertebral column.  Do not clearly understand what you wish to know, nor what clinical correlations may involve.  If you wish specific interpretations, please provide followup request.

Question 6

what does all this mean l4-l5: central disc protrusion with a small unchanged posterior annulus fissure. mild bilateral facet arthropathy. no significant spinal canal stenosis. mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Radiograph Findings: Please discuss the findings with the physician who ordered the images. They know your medical condition better than anyone on this forum and are best able to advise you if any and what treatment might be needed for your medical issues. All the best...

Question 7

mri shows disc protrusion at l5-s1. mod. central spinal canal stenosis throughout l spine.mod degrees of neural forminal stenosis at l4-5 an esp l5-s1?

Accepted Answer

Degenarative disks: the cartilage disks that cushion vertrebrae, (which are the bones protecting the spinal cord), have degenarated. usually from wear - tear, the central portion loses water, which causes outer portions to bulge out and press upon surrounding nerve structures. the foramina are tiny holes from which nerves exit the spinal canal which is main space spine sits within vertebral cage. Tends to cause pain

Question 8

i have degenerative disc disease(lumbard) & was told today i might have a synovial cyst. are these related, could it be the cause of my intense pain?

Accepted Answer

Synovial Cysts: Synovial cysts are quite common adjacent to the  lumbar spine and are usually asymptomatic, and rarely affect the exiting spinal nerve. Best to discuss this with you physician.

Question 9

i am living with back pain since 2003. i have 2 synovial cyst which seems to move and cause a pain. what is the best option to get rid of such cysts?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not the cause: Facet joint synovial cysts are not uncommon. However, they may not be the cause of your symptoms. Generally, these cysts only are a problem when they cause nerve compression or stenosis. Then you will have sciatica or shooting pain down the leg. Otherwise, the cyst is just a consequence of osteoarthritis of the spine. If compressive, the cyst can be treated by injection or eventually surgery.

Question 10

can a synovial cyst be caused from a car accident?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: A synovial cyst is a sac of fluid, which lines all tendons, muscles, ligaments, joints.  Any type of trauma or inflammation to part of the musculoskeletal system can cause such a sac to form; very commonly, no known cause. May resolve on own, or be injected w cortisone after aspiration, may recur. May be true that in days of yore, they were smashed with a bible, but don't recommend this approach-).

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Would an epidural steroid injection help with this? c5-c6: disc extrusion abuts and indents the ventral spinal cord causing moderate to severe spinal canal narrowing. severe right neural foraminal narrowing. moderate left neural foraminal narrowing?

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What does degenerative change,greatest at c5/c6 with moderate spinal canal and bilateral moderate to severe neural foraminal compromise mean?

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Degenerative disc disease with bilateral neural foraminal narrowing with spinal canal narrowing and spinal cord impingement at l2-l3(9mm) with neurofibroma-will these conditions be treated without any surgry?

A member asked:

What should i do about a large spinal synovial cyst?

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Right foraminal annular tear seen. right neural foramina is mildly narrowed due to the presence of annular tear. left neural foramina and spinal canal are not narrowed?

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What does all this mean l4-l5: central disc protrusion with a small unchanged posterior annulus fissure. mild bilateral facet arthropathy. no significant spinal canal stenosis. mild bilateral neural foraminal stenosis?

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Mri shows disc protrusion at l5-s1. mod. central spinal canal stenosis throughout l spine.mod degrees of neural forminal stenosis at l4-5 an esp l5-s1?

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I have degenerative disc disease(lumbard) & was told today i might have a synovial cyst. are these related, could it be the cause of my intense pain?

A member asked:

I am living with back pain since 2003. i have 2 synovial cyst which seems to move and cause a pain. what is the best option to get rid of such cysts?

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Can a synovial cyst be caused from a car accident?

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