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C6-c7 broad based disc osteophyte complex with a superimposed focal central disc protrusion causing canal stenosis measuring 8.5mm. there is complete obliteration of the anterior posterior thecal sac space. there is mild anterior deformity.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Pinched nerve: This is another way to say that you have a "pinched nerve" in your neck. This can potentially cause neck pain, headaches, and/or pain that radiates into the arm. Don't hesitate to be seen as there are many good treatment options.

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Answered 3/27/2019

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36YO ACDF C4-5 1/19 constant pain 2021MRI stable fusion C4-5 w/2 changes C3/4 stable small Post disc/osteophyte complex indents thecal sac abuts ventral cord mild/mod cntl canal sten@C5/6 same stenosis/ventral cord. Mod disc pro Thoughts?Concerning?

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C5-C6: disc desiccation with mod space height loss present. Central disc protrusion indenting thecal sac contacting the ventral margin of the spinal cord resulting in spinal stenosis. Mild left neuroforaminal stenosis present. Can you break it down?

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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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There is a broad-based disc protrusion at C6-C7 with left paracentral prominence and mild left neural foraminal stenosis. Can this be causing my symptoms: Pain in left shoulder area, between shoulder and spine?

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Pain in low bak n leg. mri- Right subarticular disc protrusion at L5-S1 level significantly indenting on anterior thecal sac with right lateral recess and central canal stenosis with severe impingement of right side travrsing nerve. medicin can cure?

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