Question 1

there is a very slight anterior wedging of t7 & t11 vertebral bodies. marrow characteristics suggest these compression deformities are old"  meaning?

Accepted Answer

Mild vertebral: compression fractures of T7 and T11, which occurred at some point in the past, probably remote.

Question 2

what does a mild upper thoracic curvature convex to the left mean? i also have mild wedging of the t11 and t12 vertebral bodies with loss of approximately 5% of vertebral height. is this concerning?

Accepted Answer

Spinal alignment: Spinal alignment varies from person to person, and can change suddenly with a fracture, or be abnormal from a childhood curve, such a scoliosis.  Since your findings are mild, they may be just your "normal" variation. That is, everybody is shaped a little differently, but it doesn't cause a problem for most.  If you have pain, a change in your posture, or an injury, see a spinal specialist.

Question 3

i had a catscan and the report stated a nonspecific sclerotic focus in the t11 vertebral body. i'm having severe back pain should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your MD: A sclerotic focus could be a variety of different things, and it will need to be matched up with your symptoms and signs.  Please see your ordering physician to better evaluate how the findings on imaging may relate to the symptoms you are experiencing.  Good luck.

Question 4

what does a opacity in the back/posterior lung base near my t11 vetebra mean?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia?: It sounds like a pneumonia.  It could also potentially be a tumor, but further testing after antibiotics should be done.

Question 5

wat this means, a compression fracture involving t11 which involve greater than 50 percent vertebral body heights.multilevel degenerative disease.

Accepted Answer

Compression fracture: This means you have a fracture of the vertebrae that has decreased the height of the T11 vertebrae by 50%+. The multilevel degenerative disease would suggest arthritis in multiple vertebral levels of the spine.

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

what does this mean? mri of thoracic spine shows: t7-t8 posterior protrusion type disc herniation compressing on the thecal sac. also hemangioma is seen at t5 vertebral body. bilateral hypertrophy at t10-t11 and t11-t12?

Accepted Answer

: Based upon the brief description, it appears you have degenerative  changes in your spine and there is a potential risk to the  spinal  cord, if the disc  herniation enlarges.  Best to discuss this  with a spine  surgeon  and your current doctors.

Question 8

what causes a fused cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Fusion: A cervical vertebra can fuse for many reasons.
They can be that way from birth (congenital)
They can occasionally fuse from long term disc collapse (spondylosis)
Or they can be fused with a surgical procedure (cervical fusion surgery).

Question 9

what does an l5 ttransitional vertebrae mean?

Accepted Answer

Looks like sacrum : A transitional L5 vertebrae is a fairly common finding when reviewing lumbar spine x-rays. It basically means that your L5 vertebrae has characteristics of s1( or the sacrum). Sometimes referred to as a "sacralized l5"... Nothing to be worried about...!

Question 10

what supports the vertebrae after a microdiscectomy?

Accepted Answer

Microdiscectomy: During a micro discectomy only a very small portion of the disc is removed.  The outer portion of the disc known as the annulus remains almost completely intact.  There are also joints, ligaments, and muscles around the spine which help to support it.

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There is a very slight anterior wedging of t7 & t11 vertebral bodies. marrow characteristics suggest these compression deformities are old" meaning?

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What does a mild upper thoracic curvature convex to the left mean? i also have mild wedging of the t11 and t12 vertebral bodies with loss of approximately 5% of vertebral height. is this concerning?

A member asked:

I had a catscan and the report stated a nonspecific sclerotic focus in the t11 vertebral body. i'm having severe back pain should i be concerned?

A member asked:

What does a opacity in the back/posterior lung base near my t11 vetebra mean?

A member asked:

Wat this means, a compression fracture involving t11 which involve greater than 50 percent vertebral body heights.multilevel degenerative disease.

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?

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What does this mean? mri of thoracic spine shows: t7-t8 posterior protrusion type disc herniation compressing on the thecal sac. also hemangioma is seen at t5 vertebral body. bilateral hypertrophy at t10-t11 and t11-t12?

A member asked:

What causes a fused cervical vertebrae?

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What does an l5 ttransitional vertebrae mean?

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What supports the vertebrae after a microdiscectomy?

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