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Operated For Cerivcal Myelopathy. MRI Shows Diffuse Bulges. Indenting Anterior Subarachnoid. Ligament Is Thickened. Treatment?

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I am Meena Sheth. I was operated for cerivcal myelopathy in August, 2012. My latest MRI REPORT state that Diffuse bulges are seen from C3-4 to C6-7 levels, indenting the anterior subarachnoid space. The posterior longitudinal ligament is diffusely thickened.

Pl do let me know in simple language what do you mean by above.
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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Hi,

cervical myelopathy means - spinal cord in the region of neck is having issues.

The diffuse bulge from c3-c4 to c6-c7 Levels means the disk between the two vertebras is being pushed inside compartment (its slipped from normal position) which creates an indentation / grove like structure in spinal cord and compressing from the front side at separate locations between c3-c4 and c6-c7.

Posterior ligament is thickened - means the cover on the back portion of the vertebral column is thick.

Thanks. hope it helps.
Dr.JAY PATEL.
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Operated For Cerivcal Myelopathy. MRI Shows Diffuse Bulges. Indenting Anterior Subarachnoid. Ligament Is Thickened. Treatment?

Hi, cervical myelopathy means - spinal cord in the region of neck is having issues. The diffuse bulge from c3-c4 to c6-c7 Levels means the disk between the two vertebras is being pushed inside compartment (its slipped from normal position) which creates an indentation / grove like structure in spinal cord and compressing from the front side at separate locations between c3-c4 and c6-c7. Posterior ligament is thickened - means the cover on the back portion of the vertebral column is thick. Thanks. hope it helps. Dr.JAY PATEL.