Addendum Report T1-2 T1 Nerve Root

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Mon, 11/02/2009 - 20:47

Kris-NY

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Addendum Report T1-2 T1 Nerve Root

Hi Guys

Just went back to ortho and found out that the radiologist had added to my last neck MRI. Wish someone had shared that with me... oh well.

Here's what it says - right laterial focal extruded disc herniation at the t1/2 level into the neural foramen which narrows the neural foramen and impresses on the right T1 nerve root. No other upper thoracic herniations.

Found out that the surgeon who dismissed my pain was a spine surgeon. Next week I am going to a neuro surgeon. Ortho says that my pain matches the report.

I've tried searching for info on the t1 nerve root and can't get past the descriptions of how they are named. Anyone with similar problems? I'd like to hear what the docs told you.

Thanks

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 21:24

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JulieA

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This link actually has some info on T1 (as well as the cervical spine).

http://www.train.tcu.edu/ross/Cervical%20Spine%20PPT%202003.pdf

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MRI 12/07 L4-5 Herniated w/Nerve Impingment. L5/S1 Posterior Central Protrusions- indents @Thecal Sac. L4/S1 Moderate Facet Anthropy. 6/08 MRI and Flexion Extension Xrays- revealed grade 3 Retrolisthesis L5/S1, Spondy L4
Constant LBP and Bilateral Radiculopathy going on 17 months. PT, MT, Chiro, Traction, Selective Nerve Root Injections........ You name it I probably did it.

*****L4-S1 PLIF 7/28/08******* Considered a perfect success!

Newest problem: Shocking sharp pain in neck, shoulders and elbows, burning painful hands, and constant numbness/tingling in both hands.

MRI C6-7 disc protrusion with right lateral recess narrowing, C5-6 disc protrusion & spondylosis with bilateral neuralformen bony stenosis.

I am currently waiting for my neck surgery to be schedule ACDF C5/C6/C7- Insurance has required conservative treatment (PT and elecromagnetic therapy).