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How Can A Disc Osteophyte Complex With Bilateral Uncinate Degeneration And Left Spinal Cord Narrowing Be Treated?
What does this mean?? C6-C7: A disc osteophyte complex is present with bilateral uncinate degeneration. The ventral cord is flattened; no abnormal spinal cord signal intensity. Dorsal CSF is partially effaced. Moderate spinal canal narrowing with mid sagittal diameter 8 mm. Mild left foraminal narrowing. Mild right foraminal narrowing. C5-C6: A disc osteophyte complex is present with bilateral uncinate degeneration, slightly greater on the right. The ventral and dorsal CSF are effaced and the ventral cord is flattened; no abnormal spinal cord signal intensity. Moderate spinal canal stenosis with mid sagittal diameter 7 mm. The left foramen is mildly narrowed. The right foramen is mildly narrowed. C4-C5: A disc osteophyte complex is present with bilateral uncinate and facet degeneration. The ventral cord is flattened; no abnormal spinal cord signal intensity. Dorsal CSF is partially effaced. Moderate spinal canal stenosis with mid sagittal diameter 8 mm. Mild left foraminal narrowing. Mild right foraminal narrowing.
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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Findings may indicate degenerative spine disease.
These are generally age related changes.
Patient may need physiotherapy and medicines.
Surgery may also be advised after evaluation.
Take Care
Dr Indu Bhushan
Findings may indicate degenerative spine disease.
These are generally age related changes.
Patient may need physiotherapy and medicines.
Surgery may also be advised after evaluation.
Take Care
Dr Indu Bhushan
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