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Sacral Dimple Treatment
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Are venus dimples the same as a sacral dimples!?
Yes: and so assuming you know your anatomy, your question is answered...check out the Botticelli painting... ...Read more
Sacral Dimple (Definition)
A sacral dimple is a small hole right above the buttocks. These dimples are common (2% of babies have them), and many are harmless, but some can be ...Read more
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Ayurvedic treatment for tarlov cysts in sacral region ?
Tarlov cysts: Tarlov cysts are benign outpouchings of the dura mater at the base of the spine in the sacrum or tail bone area. They are not the source of pain and do not require treatment. ...Read more
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Sacral dimple possible side effects?
Adult/child: Babies born with a sacral dimple (at the tip of the coccyx) rarely have any issue other than dermatitis if deep and not cleaned. Any 'dimple' above the hips in a ababy needs evaluation. Adults probably have a pilonidal sinus which can become an abscess and need surgery. ...Read more
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Would sacral iliac and ala injections cure coccyx pain?
Depends: Sacro-iliac injections would only be expected to cure symptoms coming from that specific joint. It would be fairly uncommon for sacro-iliac problems to cause pain in the tailbone (coccyx). There is a condition known as Coccydynia. In that case the coccyx is tender and patients have pain sitting down. A steroid injection in the coccyx is the main injection we try for that. ...Read more
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What is cranio sacral therapy like?
Unknown: What is cranio-sacral therapy? Please tell me. There can be no manipulation of the plates of the adult skull and sacral refers to the sacrum which is the lower back. This is quackery and certainly not for tymj pain or therapy for any conditon of dental origin. Your qwuestion is confuse and nonsensical. ...Read more
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Could sacral dimple in adults be open?
Probably not: In general, postsacral dimples are found in babies and are related to a coccyx that is retroverted. I believe you probably have a pilonidal sinus. This can drain, get infected and lead to further issues that need to be addressed. I would recommend that it be evaluated. ...Read more
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What is the diagnosis code for sacral dimple?
685.1: 685.1 is what is used but that is also used for a pilnidal sinus which is different. ...Read more
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What is the difference between a sacral dimple and a pilonidal cyst/dimple?
Same: Question of semantics. Some use other names based on depth. ...Read more
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Thoracic spinal cord tumor growing, will it require removal?
May be: Is the tumor in the spinal cord or in the tissue around the spinal cord? Depending on the location and type of tumor surgery may be needed. See this site for info. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001403.htm. ...Read more
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Treatment 42 yr congenital scoliosis hemi vertebrae L4 has lead to osteoarthritis in lumbar, fractured pedicles, stenosis + degeneratIve discs L4 l5?
See ortho spine doc: You may need reconstructive or supportive surgery to prevent nerve damage if you have more than one vertebral body affected by the osteoarthritis. If this is a congenital issue an ortho spine doctor would give you the best advice on how to proceed safely ...Read more
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I have L4/5 cauda equina nerve root nodule; biopsy needed - Can spinal tumor cause skin changes; enlarging dark blotches on that area of back/spine?
Yes it can : depending on what the spinal nerve nodule is. A skin disease can cause the nerve nodules just as nerve nodules can cause skin changes ...Read more
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What are treatments for perineural cysts at the sacrum, lumbar and mid thoracic spine?
No real treatment,: Usually are asymptomatic and do not require any intervention. If exert effect on spinal nerve, then surgical drainage. ...Read more
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What`s the treatment for SPINAL MENINGEAL CYST on S2-3 SPINAL CANAL??
Please clarify: This must have been seen on an MRI. Presumably you didn't just wander into an MRI facility & made an impulse purchase. A doctor ORDERED the scan, for a reason. Why are you posting here? It's the ordering Dr''s ethical obligation to interpret the test results for you. The MRI isn't the patient. YOU are. How do you know this meningeal cyst needs any treatment at all? Is it the cause of your problem? ...Read more
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Seeking non-surgical treatment options for adolescent bilateral grade 3 spondylolysis (pars defects) with herniated l5-s1 disc?
Options: Congenital variety genetic origin occuring in 6% us population in particularly in certain high level athletes like swimmers, gymnasts, pitchers, football linemen to name a few. Most treated non operatively including associated with herniated disc with bracing, physical therapy & medication and activity modification. Epidural steroid injections can also be considered with 90% treated nonop. ...Read more
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50yroldw/ 1x2 CM pineal cyst, small cervical syrinx and expanding t-spine central canal w/ symptomatic perineural cysts. Congenital?
Sounds likely: Diseases involving other organs occur such as polycystic kidney or polycystic ovaries occur. The central nervous system is not immune from such malformations. ...Read more
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MRI shows L5-S1 Lg herniation displacing S1 nerve root. PT thinks tethered nerve, surgical consult. L leg pain/numb/weak. Has been 1 yr. Surgical?
Nerve root: Generally there are two options: an ESI (epidural steroid injection) or surgical discectomy. See an orthopedist. ...Read more
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Is severe nerve root with paralysis of the inner left leg, and big toe paraylis surgicaly repairable. L4 L5 lumbar spine?
Radiculopathy: You don't mention what surgical procedure you've had previously, but an l4-5 entrapment would effect the lower extremity and not the thigh. That level would be l2-3. Assuming you've had the MRI you need of the lumbar spine, i'm surprised you haven't had an implanted stimulator to address the pain. Paralysis of muscle groups can become permanent if the entrapment persists long enough. ...Read more
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How does cranial sacral therapy help with tmd/atypical facial pain?
Depends: Cranial sacral therapy is a viable alternative in certain cases of tmd. I often get referrals from chiropractors who say the adjustments that they perform on the patient does not hold. The bite (occusion) may be incorrect or out of alignment, causing the adjustments to fail. I would consult a TMJ specialist in conjunction with cranial sacral therapy. ...Read more
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How common is it for a 42 female to have canal stenosis cervical radiculopathy nerve root impingement herniated discs forimanal narrowing?
I would say that: for most people, by the time we reach 40, we are going to find something "wrong" in their spine, degenerative changes, etc. Wear and tear is part of life. However, whenever these changes lead to radiculopathy, this is a different type of pain. ...Read more
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What is an R10 cervical cord disc/lesion?
T10 lesion: You mean T10 lesion.
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Sacrum (Definition)
Below the lumbar spine and above the tailbone or coccyx lies the sacrum. The sacrum is part of the spine and interacts with the pelvis ...Read more