Conditions

The thecal sac, also known as the dural sac, is a membrane sheath that covers the spinal cord and the surrounding cerebral spinal fluids (CSF). Indentation means there … Read More

The lateral recess is the space within the rear sides of the spinal canal. It is an important passageway for nerves that branch away from the spinal cord. … Read More

Facet joints are a pair of small joints at each level along the spine that are designed to provide support and flexibility. These can degenerate and enlarge (aka … Read More

Facet joints are a pair of small joints at each level along the spine that are designed to provide support and flexibility. Facet arthropathy, or degeneration, refers to … Read More

Ventral epidural fat is fat that is located in the space between the spinal cord and front wall of the spinal canal. Effacement means this fat is being … Read More

Disc height loss is when the spinal discs become smaller, typically due to dehydration. This is a normal part of aging and a common feature of degenerative disc … Read More

Disc desiccation is the dehydration of the spinal discs, causing them to become smaller and less flexible. This is a normal part of aging and a common feature … Read More

A disc extrusion, which is another term for "herniation" occurs when the jelly-like center of the intervertebral disc spills into the canal. This occurs when the fibrous outer … Read More