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I got a letter from the neurologist, but no one has explained to me what is means. what does "there is minor disc disease at c4/5 and more significant disc protrusion at c5/6 causing thecal stenosis but no direct cord improvement." mean ?
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Standard: Discs degenerate and bulge for virtually everybody over time. The C5-C6 disc is bulging enough that it is indenting the sac that surrounds the spinal cord, but it does not sound as if it is causing severe narrowing of the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Translation: 'Disc disease' is normal wear and tear that we all get over time. Disc protrusion means the gel-like disc between the vertebrae is bulging into the spinal canal. Thecal stenosis means narrowing of the spinal canal but 'no direct cord *involvement' means the nerves are not being directly pressed on by the disc that is bulging. (*I think you mean involvement rather than improvement)
Answered 3/27/2018
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