Most likely: The cause is mild movement of C7 on t1 because of degenerative changes in the disc/posterior bony structures of the c7/t1 fact articulation. This may produce no symptoms or may be a cause of neck/arm pain. Your symptoms have to be correlated with the results of the scan.
Answered 1/7/2020
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C8 nerve roots: Anterolisthesis implies that the C7 vertebrae is sitting more forward in relation to the lower spine segment (t1). This can cause foraminal compression of the exiting nerve roots C8 and result in weakness of your hand and possibly some numbness as well. Grade one is mild. More severe forms (more translation) can cause spinal cord compression. Usually related to degenerative changes.
Answered 10/2/2020
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