MRI of cervical spine

[Annette353]

Ligamantum flavin  hypertrophy and discogenic disease at c6-7 with effacement at the right anterior aspect of the cord and residual AP diameter of the central spinal canal of 6 mm. What does this mean?  Help anyone?

[philnoir]

Hello Annette and welcome to the spine forum.

The report indicates cervical disc disease with some narrowing of the spinal canal that contains the spinal cord.

As you've been told, these conditions can be treated with NSAIDs, steroids, and aggressive PT.

The measurement of 6mm is only slightly below normal cervical spine diameter at this level. Unless there is danger of cord impingement, surgery is advisable.

Your best ally in spine disease is knowledge. I'm going to refer you to a website where you can find out all you need to know about cervical disc disease, cervical spinal stenosis, and cervical spondylosis.

www.spineuniverse.com

Open the first menu named Conditions, and search for these terms. Follow the links, and you'll have a greater understanding of what is happening, what is at risk, and how to best manage that risk.

The final point, managing risk and controlling pain, is something that you need discover with the help of a good spine and pain doctor.

http://www.spineuniverse.com/anatomy/cervical-spine-anatomy-neck

http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/neck-pain/degenerative-cervical-spine-disorders

http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/spondylosis/spondylosis


Best wishes.

[KaleemMohdBPT]

HI...
ligamentum flavum Hypertrophy means an enlargement of the cells and often occurs in conjunction with ossification, or thickening, of a ligament. This increase in size and decrease in elasticity reduces the space available for adjacent nerve roots and the spinal cord, a condition known as spinal stenosis. When nerves or the spinal cord are irritated or compressed,....
symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness or muscle weakness can arise.
It can be treated with anti-inflammatory medicine, but occasionally surgery may be recommended....