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Here is what the MRI report says, and I have no idea how to read it: Bilateral Disc Osteophyte complexes present at the C4-5 level resulting in Mild, right greater than left, neural foraminal narrowing.
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This is a discussion on MedHelp about small disc osteophyte complexes at C4-5 and C5-6. Community members of MedHelp provide help, support, guidance and discussion around the topic of small disc osteophyte complexes at C4-5 and C5-6 ... My MRI of neck shows anterior disc-osteophyte complexes at C-4-5 and C5-6.
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C4-5: There is broad posterior disc/osteophyte complex with yields moderate central canal narrowing. Central canal at this level measures approximately 9 mm. There is uncovertebral and left facet joint hypertrophy at this level which yields severe left neural foraminal narrowing.
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www.medhelp.org/posts/Neurology/neck/show/296863
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- Soft Disc Protrusion:; - SCIWORA Syndrome; - Uncovertebral joints; - Discussion:; - refers to a combination of degenerative disc disease and osteophyte formation; - cervical spondylosis typcially begins to be seen at age 40-50, is seen in men > women, & most common occurs at C5-6 > C6-7 levels;
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www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/cervical_spondylosis
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An important feature of disc degeneration is the reaction that the bone undergoes. Because the normal relationships of the bones are lost, there is a condition of instability. This refers to one vertebra moving in an abnormal manner in relation to the next vertebra.
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www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article334.htm...
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Further disc resorption, disc space narrowing, endplate destruction, disc fibrosis, and osteophyte formation are present. Disc injuries are more likely to occur in phase I or II of the degenerative process.
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www.emedicine.com/sports/topic63.htm
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Cervical radiculopathy is a dysfunction of a nerve root of the cervical spine. The seventh (C7; 60%) and sixth (C6; 25%) ... Degenerative changes of the structures that form the foramina can cause nerve root compression. This compression can occur from osteophyte formation, disc herniation, or a combination of the 2.
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www.emedicine.com/sports/topic21.htm
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Motion between each segment is limited by the tough outer disc ligaments and the joints that move (articulate) at each spinal level (the facet joint). Under each joint, just behind the disc, is a pair of nerve roots that exit the spinal canal.
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www.spine-health.com/conditions/back-pain/bone-spurs-osteophytes-and-back-pain
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The nucleus pulposus is a gel-like substance inside the intervertebral disc encased by the annulus fibrosus. ... When a bone spur (osteophyte) causes nerve root compression, extremity (eg, arm) weakness may result. In rare cases, bone spurs that form at the front of the cervical spine, may cause difficult swallowing (dysphagia).
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