Post by lavenderthistle on Sept 5, 2017 19:29:12 GMT -5
There are other terms, these are just the most common. Google is great for learning what the words mean, just use a reputable site, like a radiology site, not personal blogs.
***I am NOT a professional, nor do I claim to be. I searched all of these from other sites and medical dictionaries then summarized in plain terms***
retrolisthesis-vetebral body slips backward over an adjacent body, not as great as a dislocation. This is a mild displacement and comes in grades. Generally leaves a dull ache depending on degree of slippage. Usually seen in cervical patients.
cord morphology- the structure of the spinal cord
thecal sac- Membrane surrounding the dura mater and spinal cord. This sac is filled with cerebrospinal fluid
stenosis- any abnormal narrowing, can be congenital, disk rupture, , thickened ligaments, cysts, compression fractures.....etc. Any abnormal narrowing at all for any reason
central stenosis- affects the central portion of the spinal canal and can compress spinal cord
formainal stenosis- affects the foramen (where nerves exit the spinal canal, ie nerve roots) narrowing of the foramina can compress nerve roots causing extremity numbness
neural foraminal stenosis- same thing as foraminal stenosis
disc osteophyte complex- fancy name for development of osteophytes or spurs. Osteophytes is the fancy word for spurs.
facet spurring- spurring off the facet joint can compress nerve roots
uncinate spurring- spurring off the vertebral body can affect nerve roots or central canal
hypertrophy- enlargement of tissue (ligaments generally in your spine) due to cellular enlargement, a cause of stenosis, it narrows room in the spinal canal
arthroplasty- surgical repair of joint such as a fusion
spondylosis- degenerative arthritis
allograft- Tissue graft from a separate donor
autograft- bone from yourself, usually the hip bone
annulus- The outer layer of intervertebral discs, sponge-like cushions between the vertebrae, or bones, of the spine.
cerebrospinal fluid- Fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and helps to cushion and protect them.
Chiari malformation- A condition in which brain tissue involving the part of the brain called the cerebellum protrudes into the spinal canal.
congenital- Existing at birth.
cysts- Abnormal sacs containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material, with a membranous lining.
Disc osteophyte complex- is a term used on MRI of the cervical spine to denote the presence of disc protrusion and/or marginal endplate osteophytes resulting in narrowing of the cervical canal.
dura mater- The outermost layer of three meninges, or membranes, that surround the spinal cord and the brain. In Latin, it means "tough mother." The name is apt, because the membrane is thick and strong, and normally firmly attached to the inner side of the skull.
dysphagia- Impaired swallowing.
hemangiomas- Raised birthmarks that consist of a clump of blood vessels that did not grow normally. They are often found on the face in many sizes and shapes and are usually blue, red, or purple. These can occur in the spine too.
herniated disk- Protrusion of a degenerated or fragmented vertebral disk with potential compression of nerves in the spine.
intraosseous- Situated within, occurring within, or administered by entering a bone.
ischemia- An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body.
lesion- An area of abnormal tissue on the skin or within the body caused by injury or disease. A lesion may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
lumbar- Refers to the low back region of the spinal column, which includes five bones, or vertebrae, labeled L-1 through L-5.
meninges- Thin layers of tissue, or membrane, that surround and cover the brain and spinal cord.
nucleus- The center part of intervertebral discs, sponge-like cushions between the vertebrae, or bones, of the spine. The nucleus is filled with a soft, rubber-like material.
occluded- Blocked.
occult- An injury or disease is said to be occult when it is hidden, difficult to see or unaccompanied by readily discernible signs and symptoms.
osteoarthritis- A common condition that usually starts in middle age and is characterized by degenerative changes in the bone and cartilage of one or more joints.
patency- The state of being freely open or exposed. (usually noted along the lines of foraminal openings are patent)
sacroiliac joint- (SI) joint in the pelvis between the sacrum and the ilium of the pelvis
sciatica- A general term for pain related to the sciatic nerve; it may result from a herniated intervertebral disc in the spine.
spinal canal- The cavity within the vertebral column through which the spinal cord passes.
spinal cord- A cylindrical bundle of nerves, lying within the vertebral column, that carries sensory messages from peripheral nerves to the brain, and motor impulses from the brain to the body's muscles.
Thecal sac- or dural sac is the membranous sheath or tube of dura mater that surrounds the spinal cord and the cauda equina. The thecal sac contains the cerebrospinal fluid which provides nutrients and buoyancy to the spinal cord.
Uncinate process- a hook-shaped process on the lateral borders (side edges) of the superior (top) surface of the vertebral bodies of the third to the seventh cervical vertebrae.
vertebra- An individual bone in the column of bones that extends from the base of the skull to the pelvis which permits us to stand upright and serves to enclose and protect the spinal cord.
vertebrae- The bony segments of the spinal column which contain and protect the spinal cord.
vertebral compression fractures- Fractures of the vertebrae caused by the compression, or excessive pushing, of one bone against another.
***I am NOT a professional, nor do I claim to be. I searched all of these from other sites and medical dictionaries then summarized in plain terms***
retrolisthesis-vetebral body slips backward over an adjacent body, not as great as a dislocation. This is a mild displacement and comes in grades. Generally leaves a dull ache depending on degree of slippage. Usually seen in cervical patients.
cord morphology- the structure of the spinal cord
thecal sac- Membrane surrounding the dura mater and spinal cord. This sac is filled with cerebrospinal fluid
stenosis- any abnormal narrowing, can be congenital, disk rupture, , thickened ligaments, cysts, compression fractures.....etc. Any abnormal narrowing at all for any reason
central stenosis- affects the central portion of the spinal canal and can compress spinal cord
formainal stenosis- affects the foramen (where nerves exit the spinal canal, ie nerve roots) narrowing of the foramina can compress nerve roots causing extremity numbness
neural foraminal stenosis- same thing as foraminal stenosis
disc osteophyte complex- fancy name for development of osteophytes or spurs. Osteophytes is the fancy word for spurs.
facet spurring- spurring off the facet joint can compress nerve roots
uncinate spurring- spurring off the vertebral body can affect nerve roots or central canal
hypertrophy- enlargement of tissue (ligaments generally in your spine) due to cellular enlargement, a cause of stenosis, it narrows room in the spinal canal
arthroplasty- surgical repair of joint such as a fusion
spondylosis- degenerative arthritis
allograft- Tissue graft from a separate donor
autograft- bone from yourself, usually the hip bone
annulus- The outer layer of intervertebral discs, sponge-like cushions between the vertebrae, or bones, of the spine.
cerebrospinal fluid- Fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and helps to cushion and protect them.
Chiari malformation- A condition in which brain tissue involving the part of the brain called the cerebellum protrudes into the spinal canal.
congenital- Existing at birth.
cysts- Abnormal sacs containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material, with a membranous lining.
Disc osteophyte complex- is a term used on MRI of the cervical spine to denote the presence of disc protrusion and/or marginal endplate osteophytes resulting in narrowing of the cervical canal.
dura mater- The outermost layer of three meninges, or membranes, that surround the spinal cord and the brain. In Latin, it means "tough mother." The name is apt, because the membrane is thick and strong, and normally firmly attached to the inner side of the skull.
dysphagia- Impaired swallowing.
hemangiomas- Raised birthmarks that consist of a clump of blood vessels that did not grow normally. They are often found on the face in many sizes and shapes and are usually blue, red, or purple. These can occur in the spine too.
herniated disk- Protrusion of a degenerated or fragmented vertebral disk with potential compression of nerves in the spine.
intraosseous- Situated within, occurring within, or administered by entering a bone.
ischemia- An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body.
lesion- An area of abnormal tissue on the skin or within the body caused by injury or disease. A lesion may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
lumbar- Refers to the low back region of the spinal column, which includes five bones, or vertebrae, labeled L-1 through L-5.
meninges- Thin layers of tissue, or membrane, that surround and cover the brain and spinal cord.
nucleus- The center part of intervertebral discs, sponge-like cushions between the vertebrae, or bones, of the spine. The nucleus is filled with a soft, rubber-like material.
occluded- Blocked.
occult- An injury or disease is said to be occult when it is hidden, difficult to see or unaccompanied by readily discernible signs and symptoms.
osteoarthritis- A common condition that usually starts in middle age and is characterized by degenerative changes in the bone and cartilage of one or more joints.
patency- The state of being freely open or exposed. (usually noted along the lines of foraminal openings are patent)
sacroiliac joint- (SI) joint in the pelvis between the sacrum and the ilium of the pelvis
sciatica- A general term for pain related to the sciatic nerve; it may result from a herniated intervertebral disc in the spine.
spinal canal- The cavity within the vertebral column through which the spinal cord passes.
spinal cord- A cylindrical bundle of nerves, lying within the vertebral column, that carries sensory messages from peripheral nerves to the brain, and motor impulses from the brain to the body's muscles.
Thecal sac- or dural sac is the membranous sheath or tube of dura mater that surrounds the spinal cord and the cauda equina. The thecal sac contains the cerebrospinal fluid which provides nutrients and buoyancy to the spinal cord.
Uncinate process- a hook-shaped process on the lateral borders (side edges) of the superior (top) surface of the vertebral bodies of the third to the seventh cervical vertebrae.
vertebra- An individual bone in the column of bones that extends from the base of the skull to the pelvis which permits us to stand upright and serves to enclose and protect the spinal cord.
vertebrae- The bony segments of the spinal column which contain and protect the spinal cord.
vertebral compression fractures- Fractures of the vertebrae caused by the compression, or excessive pushing, of one bone against another.
