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What Does The Neural Foramen Encroachment Bilaterally In Scan Result Mean?

Wondering what exactly "moderate degenerative changes seen anteriorly and posteriorly at c5-6 with neural foramen encroachment bilaterally" really means. I know my spine is degenerative.. but what does the neural foramen encroachment bilaterally mean?

Wed, 14 May 2014
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There is degeneration of cervical spine vertebrae C 5 and C 6. This is resulting in the disc bulging between the bones and causing degenerative changes along sides which is known as facet arthropathy. The nerve roots pass through these neural foramina and you might have severe nerve root compression at that level on the left side which is giving you pain. This is known as neural foraminal encroachment. You may need to take pain relief medications and avoid sudden neck movements.
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What Does The Neural Foramen Encroachment Bilaterally In Scan Result Mean?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. There is degeneration of cervical spine vertebrae C 5 and C 6. This is resulting in the disc bulging between the bones and causing degenerative changes along sides which is known as facet arthropathy. The nerve roots pass through these neural foramina and you might have severe nerve root compression at that level on the left side which is giving you pain. This is known as neural foraminal encroachment. You may need to take pain relief medications and avoid sudden neck movements.