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What Does Uncovertebral Joint Arthropathy Causing Neural Foraminal Effacement Mean?
Can you explain my MRI results. I have a broad-based disc osteophyte complex resulting in mild effacement of the anterior thecal sac touching the cord without high-grade central canal stenosis. Unconvertebral joint arthropathy contiributing to moderate bilateral neural foraminal effacement
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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The vertebral joint posteriorly has features of inflammation which is causing the effacement on bilateral neural foramen.
Inflammatory reaction with adjacent fat stranding may cause the foramina narrowing - generally the osteophytic growth, desc bulge causes the narrowing.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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The vertebral joint posteriorly has features of inflammation which is causing the effacement on bilateral neural foramen.
Inflammatory reaction with adjacent fat stranding may cause the foramina narrowing - generally the osteophytic growth, desc bulge causes the narrowing.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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