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Is there a difference between osteophyte and osteophyte complex?
Osteophyte is one abnormal growth. Osteophyte complex is numerous bony growths which can affect not only more than one vertebrae (but several), and can be extremely painful when rubbing on the nearby nerves, and also causes narrowing of the neural foramina(?). You don't want an osteophyte (s) placing pressure on the thecal sac (which is where the cerebral spinal fluid is located). susankatielorraine@yahoo.com
What is a large exophytic osteophyte?
It is a large build up of bone on the outside of a bone or joint.
What is an osteophytic bar?
Osteophytes are often called bone spurs. These bony protrusions form in and around joints, often causing pain and limiting range of motion. Many osteophytes are identified by their shape such as osteophytic ridging, spurring, or lipping. However, each osteophyte has a unique shape based on the cause and location.
What are osteophyte lippings?
When bone comes into contact with bone wear damage occurs in the area of contact so the body tries to rebuild the bone where it is damaged. the problem is however that you end up with little bits of bone growing into areas where they do more harm then good. this is called osteophyte lipping.
Is a bulging Disc a herniated disc?
No. A bulging disc is a disc that has mildly or severely (depending on what the diagnostics prove) buldged from the intervertebral space. This means that the nucleus inside the disc is intact and still within the disc space, but the disc itself has bulged outward. A herniated disc is the same thing as a ruptured disc in which case the nucleus has exited the intervertebral space and the two vetrebrae are essentially "bone on bone". A bulging disc occurs more often as we age or as repetitive activities weaken the the disc. Herniated discs are more often specifically related to trauma/injury sustained and are more acute (sudden) in onset.
What is posterior disk osteophyte complex?
Disc osteophyte complex usually occurs as a person ages. It is a spinal condition where a spinal vertebra is afflicted by osteophytes or commonly known as bone spurs. This often results in experiencing headaches, stiff neck, and weakness in the shoulders.
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 the spinal theca An ortho consultant I saw says' I have a disc bulge which is compressing the theca What does this mean?
what is poateria osteophyte and spinal theca
What is diffuse disc osteophyte complex indenting thecal sac and what is the cure?
Diffuse disc osteophyte complex refers to the formation of bony growths and disc protrusions in the spine, which can cause compression on the thecal sac. Treatment usually involves a combination of therapies such as physical therapy, pain management, and in severe cases, surgery to alleviate pressure on the spinal nerves. Management focuses on relieving symptoms and preventing further damage to the spine.
What is mild anterior disc margin osteophytes?
posterior disc osteophyte at c5 c6 mild indentation on anterior thecal sac. there is uncinate spurring with left formaminal narrowing c5 c6 . would this require surgery?
What discs are found between the spinal cord?
Can a "severe left foraminal disc osteophyte complex and contact of the exiting C6 nerve" cause problems with vomiting?
What is osteophyte formation and facet hypertrophic changes?
what is hypertrophic osteophyte formation
MRI results thecal sac narrows maximally to 8-to9mm in ap dimension at the c6-7 level where there is a 2-mm disc osteophyte complex?
what is a indeterminate mass
What is minimal endplate osteophyte anteriorly?
What I a anterior endplay osteophyte and what are the treatment method
What are the symptoms of disc osteophyte complexes?
Pain in the right trapezius and C8/T 1 distribution. pain can be felt from the shoulder blade up the neck and down the back of the arm to the elbow.
Can whiplash to the neck cause osteophyte complex and compression of the left C6 nerve?
Yes, I was T-boned (whiplash injury) and developed posterior osteophyte complex as a result. My CAT scan showed no injury after the accident at the hospital but a year later I had a MRI done because of severe neck pain and it showed osteophyte complex. The extreme force put on the disc during impact (whiplash) triggers your brain to "repair" the injured disk forming osteophytes.
Do you need surgery for mild right paracentral disc osteophyte complex at the c5-c6 level?
Surgery is typically not needed for mild cases of disc osteophyte complex at the C5-C6 level. Conservative treatment options such as physical therapy, medication, and lifestyle modifications are often recommended first to manage symptoms. Surgery may be considered if conservative measures fail or if there are severe neurological symptoms. It is best to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
