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What does this means-marginal osteophytes formation seen involving C4-C5 vertebrae?
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∙ 14y ago
When bone comes into contact with bone at the joints some wear takes place which causes damage to the bones, When this happens the body attempts to repair the damage which leads to a spur of bone sticking out from the joint making things even worse and sometimes interfering with the nerves that pass between them from the spinal chord to the rest of the body.
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What does L5 nerves abutted by osteophyte in neural foramina mean?
As I understand it L5 is one of the vertebrae each vertebrae has cartilage between it to keep them apart and give them movement and protect them from wearing on each other. Neural foramina refers to the area where nerves from the spinal canal make their way out between the vertebrae to the rest of the body. If for one reason or another the cartilage or vertebrae is damaged you have a problem. in this case spurs of bone have grown (probably as a result of osteoarthritis) between the vertebrae. these spurs are touching and interfering with the nerves that pass between them. This can result in pain, tingling in parts of the body and other malfunctions. Spurs or osteophytes are formed as a result of bone being worn and damage control forming new bone to replace it, Not a good idea where joints are concerned.
What is a uncovertebral joint osteophyte formation?
Uncovertebral joints, which are smaller joints out to the side where the vertebra normally approximate one other so they're further out laterally.This is a reasonably complex subject and has to do with the growth of osteophites (Bone that eventually starts to put pressure and cause damage the nerves) between the discs of the vertebrae. To get more authoritative and precise information on this go to the related link (uncovertebral osteophytes) below.i had a mri it said i have a demonstrates a tiny right uncovertebral osteophyte and disk complex however without any significant exiting foreaminal stenosis what do that mean
Is sternum the same thing as vertebrae?
No, the sternum is NOT the same thing as vertebrae. The sternum is the breastbone. Vertebra are in the spine.
What is marked bilateral facet osteoarthritis in the cervical spine?
The spine is made up of many vertebrae. These all have cartilage between them to keep your back flexible and to keep the vertebrae apart and allow particular nerves to pass between the vertebrae. osteoarthritis is the wearing out or damage of the cartilage between these vertebrae. This can lead to direct back ache and also interfere with nerves going to the various parts of the body.The cervical spine includes the top 8 vertebrae of the backbone.
What is congenital blocked c4 c5 vertebrae?
Congenital blocked c4 c5 vertebrae is the two cervical (or neck) vertebrae (C4 and C5) fused together, existing at birth, underdeveloped, and which, on x-rays, give the appearance of a more or less solid bony mass.
What is posterior disk osteophytic ridging?
Basically this medical term is bone spur formation. Disc osteophyte is a spinal cord condition that is caused by the development of bone spurs or osteophytes on the vertebrae or intervertebral discs.
What is the plural formation of vertebra?
vertebrae
What is the plural formation of vertabra?
vertebrae
What are ventral osteophytes?
As disk degeneration occurs in the spinal vertebrae, mechanical stresses result in osteophytic bars (osteophytes) which form along the ventral aspect of the spinal canal. These are sometimes called parrot beaks because of their shape.
What is lipping of vertebraes?
Lipping occurs in the vertebrae as humans age. Lipping of the vertebrae is the formation of bone between the vertebrae, commonly known as bone spurs.
What is uncovertebral spurring?
Uncovertebral spurring is also known as uncovertebral joint osteophytes or bone spurring. This happens when vertebral bodies from the third to the seventh part of the cervical vertebrae join together. It is caused by the vertebrae wearing down over time.
Why are x rays used to diagnose cervical spondylosis?
X rays reveal the presence of osteophytes, stenosis, constricted space between the vertebrae, and misalignment in the cervical spine
What is anterior osteophytosis at C5 and C6?
C5 and C6 are cervical vertebrae found in the neck. Anterior osteophytes of C5 and C6 are bone spurs that have formed on the front portion of vertebrae 5 and 6 in your neck. This can be a very painful condition.
What condition is caused by a spinal cord injury involving a cervical vertebrae?
quadriplegia
What is posterior disc osteophyte?
Posterior disc osteophyte is a condition where more than one spinal vertebrae or disc is affected by bone spurs. This can happen during aging, from a degenerative disease, obesity, or from your body producing extra nodules of bone.
What is early osteophyte formation?
Osteophyte formations are where there is bony deposits within the spinal bone.ÊOsteophyte formation can arise from a number of reasons, such as osteoarthritis, movement of the vertebrae, rheumatoid arthritis, trauma, and aging.
What are the names of the five different types of vertebrae in the vertebral column?
Vertebrae are divided into sections: the atlas and axis account for the first cervical vertebrae, of which there are 7 in total; there are 12 thoracic vertebrae, 7 lumbar vertebrae, 1 sacrum (5 separate vertebrae in a baby), and 1 coccyx (4 separate vertebrae in a baby).
