Question 1

i had mri of cervical spine and at c6-c7 it says moderate left foraminal narrowing secondary to uncinate processes and facet hypertrophy - what does that mean?

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: Translation= The foramen are spaces between the vertebrae where nerves exit to serve your body's needs. The rest of the wording means the side projections of the vertebrae are larger than expected and create a narrow path for the involved nerve.

Question 2

mri reports says --- uncinate and foramenal hypertrophy in the cervical spine. what does this mean?

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Arthritis: They are arthritic overgrowth of bone in the fine structures of the cervical spine.

Question 3

my mri shows uncinate and foramenal hypertrophy in the cervical spine. what is this and does it require surgery?

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Degenerative changes: These changes refers to degenerative changes in the cervical spine. Surgery or not depending on your symptoms, severity of the degenerative changes & outcome expectations. Mri findings alone do not dictate the need for surgery. Please consult with your dr.

Question 4

what does this mean? broad-based disc osteophyte complex effaces the ventral epidural space with no central canal stenosis. mild-to-moderate foraminal narrowing bilaterally from disc bulge and uncinate hypertrophy. acdf was done on 11/21?

Accepted Answer

: The images describe prior degenerative disc disease and cervical spondylosis and presume the prior surgery is likewise described.  There is no mention of spinal cord compression or narrowing of the cervical canal and no description of cervical nerve root compression.  But would definitely discuss these films with the doctor who ordered these to achieve an appropriate correlation.

Question 5

hi, moderate spinal canal stenosis secondary to disc uncinate hypertrophy with possible mild impingement on the ventral thecal sac at c4 c5 and c5 c6 intact cervical cord signal. no evidence of cord compression what does it mean?

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: It means that a bone (in your neck) is pressing on your spinal cord, causing either local pain, pain down your arm(s) or leg(s) or weakness of your arm(s) or leg(s).  Need to fully discuss with your back surgeon to determine what to do next.  Usually depends on severity of pressure on your spinal cord, how fast symptoms are progressing and severity of symptoms

Question 6

what is multilevel facet degenerative hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis.: It is a relatively normal finding in the spine as we age. Sometimes, bone spur formation can put pressure on nearby nerves and pinch them, causing lots of pain, weakness, or numbness. If you are concerned, speak to your physician.

Question 7

what is mild facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

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Common aging changes: Hypertrophy (enlargement) of the facet joints and ligaments are common degenerative changes, seen with aging and wearing out of the spine.  If they are mild, they likely are not causing symptoms, but this situation can be complicated.  Your primary doctor or a good spine surgeon can help you figure out if these are causing problems for you.

Question 8

what is facet hypertrophy with 2 mm anterolisthesis?

Accepted Answer

Malalignment: Degeneration of the spine occurs typically with some disk dehydration followed by facet joint enlargement (hypertrophy).  In some patients this will lead to joint capsule laxity allowing the vertebrae to slide forward on the vertebrae below.  This is called an anterolisthesis or spondylolisthesis.

Question 9

what is bilateral facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: This means there is arthritis of the joints and ligaments on the posterior part of the spine. This can lead to narrowing around the nerves going to the legs, referred to as stenosis.

Question 10

hi doctors, can you tell me what is multilevel facet hypertrophy?

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In: Your spine and vertebra, there are joints called facets on either side, these over years have degenerated leading to bony hypertrophy.

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I had mri of cervical spine and at c6-c7 it says moderate left foraminal narrowing secondary to uncinate processes and facet hypertrophy - what does that mean?

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Mri reports says --- uncinate and foramenal hypertrophy in the cervical spine. what does this mean?

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My mri shows uncinate and foramenal hypertrophy in the cervical spine. what is this and does it require surgery?

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What does this mean? broad-based disc osteophyte complex effaces the ventral epidural space with no central canal stenosis. mild-to-moderate foraminal narrowing bilaterally from disc bulge and uncinate hypertrophy. acdf was done on 11/21?

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Hi, moderate spinal canal stenosis secondary to disc uncinate hypertrophy with possible mild impingement on the ventral thecal sac at c4 c5 and c5 c6 intact cervical cord signal. no evidence of cord compression what does it mean?

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What is multilevel facet degenerative hypertrophy?

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What is mild facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

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What is facet hypertrophy with 2 mm anterolisthesis?

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What is bilateral facet and ligamentous hypertrophy?

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Hi doctors, can you tell me what is multilevel facet hypertrophy?

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