MRI/EMG results

[CD3031]

New here just wanted someone to explain this terminology from Neurosurgeon:

Cervical MRI shows foraminal narrowing at several levels but said there was nothing dramatic and lumbar MRI is similar there is no root compression and minor spondylotic changes. EMGs show very mild chronic neurogenic changes to right leg and left arm.

IS FORAMINAL NARROWING - Stenosis and are Neurogenic changes in leg sciatitica

Thanks for your help
CD

[CD3031]

Thank you Dr Rajgopal this all now makes sence you read things and try to look up answers but when you are unsure it starts to get confusing.

Thak you once again for a very quick responce to my question

Regards
CD

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
You are right in assuming that foraminal narrowing is Stenosis. Spinal Stenosis means a narrowing of a normally larger spinal canal or neuroforamen through which spinal nerves exit the spinal column. Stenosis disorder is commonly associated with aging. Some people are predisposed to spinal stenosis genetically or it may be caused by a congenital condition.
Neurogenic changes means changes related to nerves. If the changes are in a leg, cause could be Sciatica. Sciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that could be caused by compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself. The pain of Sciatica is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts of the leg and foot. In addition to severe pain, there may be numbness, muscular weakness, numbness or tingling and difficulty in moving or controlling the leg. Typically, the symptoms are only felt on one side of the body. Please consult the neurologist for the management of symptoms. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!