What is patent neural formina of the cervical spine

hungerford · Silver Member Joined: 27 May 2001 Posts: 277

After struggling with constant neck pain since an accident I has 4 years ago, I’ve finally been given an MRI and it's results show that I have patent neural formina of the cervical spine... can anyone help me to understand what is patent neural formina of the cervical spine?? Is that something serious??? Thanks in advance.

celestyn · Silver Member Joined: 03 Jul 2000 Posts: 277

The cervical spine is made up of 7 bones which are separated by discs. What the MRI probably says is that the discs have dried out slightly and have bulges. These bulges are pushing on the spinal cord. I think that is what they mean by that term. Anyway, without reviewing your case and the whole MRI result, nobody can make a diagnosis or recommend treatment options. Good luck.

painbacksdocsreasonable · Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

What is patent neural formina of the cervical spine

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