Question 1

can you tell me what ''a significant thoracic disc prolapse at t4/t5 with effacement of the spinal cord mean?

Accepted Answer

Pain.: Protrusion of a disc which is in between 2 vertebrae can irritate the spinal cord or nerves.  This can produce severe back pain.

Question 2

i would like to know is; what does ''a significant thoracic disc prolapse at t4/t5 with effacement of the spinal cord mean?

Accepted Answer

It means that the : Disc at the spine level chest region known as thoracic between the vertebral bones thoracic 4 and 5 has herniated into the spinal canal and is touching or effacing the spinal cord but not compressing it so even though it is significant or large there is still room enough within the spinal canal to accommodate both the spinal cord and disc herniation.

Question 3

thoracic disc bulge flattening and deforming cord. sharp pain and tingling mid back with bilateral rib cage pain.

Accepted Answer

May be related but: This may be related  but  thisdepends on the type of pain and your  evaluation by  your phyusician

Question 4

what happens if a bulging disk touches the spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

Bulging disc: You may or may not have symptoms - the symptoms could be pain, tingling or weakness.

Question 5

i have carpel tunnel and bulging disk, but no spinal cord injuries or pinched nerves. is this normal after a massage?

Accepted Answer

No: Spinal cord injuries, carpal tunnel, nor bulging discs are the direct result of a massage unless you were in a terrible accident on the way. Though some of these symptoms might be aggravated by positioning or deep massage, none should be affected negatively without undue trauma.

Question 6

can a thoracic disc bulge cause rear foot pain and pain near achilles? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Anatomy: No.  The nerve for the feet do not exit the spinal cord in the thorax.

Question 7

what does multi level disc protrusion with slight indentation of the thoracic spinal cord without edema mean? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Discs: It means that the discs between the vertebrae are minimally pressing on the spinal column. A good exercise program to improve your muscle strength in that area would be of value. Good Luck

Question 8

what to do if i have broad based disc bulge c5 c6 c7 effacing csf on the anterior spinal cord there is bilateral neurofora?

Accepted Answer

Depends on symptoms: You are describing a radiographic finding. Many times, people have disc bulges and no symptoms, in which case nothing needs to be done. If you are having neck pain or arm pain or numbness/weakness of the arms, then treatment with therapy to reduce the disc bulge and relieve pressure on the nerve roots or medication for the symptoms may be indicated.

Question 9

is it rare for a cervical disc bulge/herniation to press on the spinal cord in a 21 year old without stenosis? had mri 2 years ago that only showed mild bulges. how likely is it to progress to spinal cord damage?

Accepted Answer

See Orthopedic...: First question is Did one have a history of  injury in sports or accident. Next did one have Physical Therapy/ Braces/ Exercise to manage the bulge/ herniation after the MRI. Lastly one should  go back to the physician/ care Giver who did the MRI for Clinical Followup. Age 21 years is rather too young to settle for chronic skeletal dysfunction that is fairly easy to manage. See Orthopedic Consult

Question 10

large posterior disc herniation at t5-6, with posterior herniating disc material extending for 5 mm thin expected posterior confines the disc. there is abutment with flattening the anterior surface of the thoracic spinal cord. thecal sac is 1.1 cm?

Accepted Answer

: Often best to avoid surgery for thoracic disc rupture but if spinal cord compression is the issue, may well need an aggressive approach.  Get two surgical opinions but also see a physiatrist.

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Can you tell me what ''a significant thoracic disc prolapse at t4/t5 with effacement of the spinal cord mean?

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I would like to know is; what does ''a significant thoracic disc prolapse at t4/t5 with effacement of the spinal cord mean?

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Thoracic disc bulge flattening and deforming cord. sharp pain and tingling mid back with bilateral rib cage pain.

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What happens if a bulging disk touches the spinal cord?

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I have carpel tunnel and bulging disk, but no spinal cord injuries or pinched nerves. is this normal after a massage?

A member asked:

Can a thoracic disc bulge cause rear foot pain and pain near achilles? thanks!

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What does multi level disc protrusion with slight indentation of the thoracic spinal cord without edema mean? thanks.

A member asked:

What to do if i have broad based disc bulge c5 c6 c7 effacing csf on the anterior spinal cord there is bilateral neurofora?

A member asked:

Is it rare for a cervical disc bulge/herniation to press on the spinal cord in a 21 year old without stenosis? had mri 2 years ago that only showed mild bulges. how likely is it to progress to spinal cord damage?

A member asked:

Large posterior disc herniation at t5-6, with posterior herniating disc material extending for 5 mm thin expected posterior confines the disc. there is abutment with flattening the anterior surface of the thoracic spinal cord. thecal sac is 1.1 cm?

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