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What Do These Following Cervical Spine X-ray Reports Indicate?
Question: I had a cervical spine xray. Results. mod. Cervical spondylosis including prominent facet arthropathy with accompanying starters.( 2mm anterior sublimation of C3 on CC4., 4 'm anterior subluxation of C4 on C5 in flexion which corrects itself in neutral position and flexion. There is narrowing of the C6 vertebral body without fracture line or end plate sclerosis seen.. Sublimation in the upper to mid cervical spine in flexion. Mod to severe bony neural for animal narrowing on the left at C4-5.. =How severe is this. We will be traveling for the next 3 months before I can see my doctor.
Brief Answer:
You can travel after taking precautions and avoid stress on cervical spine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Your cervical spine shows degenerative changes at multiple levels.
2. There is minimal misalignment between C 3 and C 4 and C 4 and C 5 vertebrae at some positions and this is not a serious problem.
3. The C 6 vertebra shows narrowing which is degenerative change.
4. The moderate to severe foraminal narrowing on left side is due to disc degenerative changes. This can cause severe pain radiating to the left hand.
5. You can go on yor travel, however it is recommended that you take precautions not to stress your cervical spine. Please avoid making sudden neck movements. You should not carry more than 5 pounds weight in your hands. Movements involving raising the arm above the shoulder level should be avoided it you have pain.
A cervical spine MRI scan is suggested after consulting your doctor.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
You can travel after taking precautions and avoid stress on cervical spine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Your cervical spine shows degenerative changes at multiple levels.
2. There is minimal misalignment between C 3 and C 4 and C 4 and C 5 vertebrae at some positions and this is not a serious problem.
3. The C 6 vertebra shows narrowing which is degenerative change.
4. The moderate to severe foraminal narrowing on left side is due to disc degenerative changes. This can cause severe pain radiating to the left hand.
5. You can go on yor travel, however it is recommended that you take precautions not to stress your cervical spine. Please avoid making sudden neck movements. You should not carry more than 5 pounds weight in your hands. Movements involving raising the arm above the shoulder level should be avoided it you have pain.
A cervical spine MRI scan is suggested after consulting your doctor.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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