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What is foraminal narrowing and ventral thecal sac indentation? i also have osteoarthritis in my back alon with nerve pain in both legs
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Vocabulary list: A foramina is an opening or hole--as you are using, usually where a spinal nerve (/"nerve root") exits to left or right of spinal column, and it is slowly closing down, possibly from arthritic calcification (=may need surgery in future). Ventral is underside (towards abdomen, not back/dorsal), t-sac surrounds cord--not severe w/o cord compression. The above "could" be pain link. Ask spine dr.
Answered 12/26/2014
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Spinal stenosis: Possible cause. Arthritis underlying it- narrowing foramina means nerves leading down legs are being compressed ;'irritated- sciatica should be followed by your pcp ; orthopedist.
Answered 7/2/2018
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