FINDINGS: The anatomic alignment is within normal limits other than a mild retrolisthesis of C5 on C6. There are no compression fractures. Endplate sclerosis seen C4-5. Anterior osteophyte formation seen C4 and C5. The neural foramina, spinous processes and odontoid unremarkable. No prevertebral soft tissue swelling.
IMPRESSION:
1. Very mild retrolisthesis of C5 on C6.
2. Minimal degenerative changes.
The above xray report is from a year ago. My Pt suggested I get an xray because upon palpitation of my neck I experienced tenderness and my arms get pins and needles when I stretch them behind my back. The new symptom is I now and getting prickly feelings in my fingers. I posted here before but can't find my post. I had my l5 S1 fused in February 2022 and am still not fully recovered from that, maybe it is something to do with that. I am due to get new back xray and follow up with the surgeon in February .
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Hi, it would be quite unusual for you to feel things higher up from a lumbar fusion. What you are feeling is most likely from your neck. I wouldn't ask for an xray instead please ask for an MRI. Recently my husband had the same symptoms and they were able to give him a shot and it resolved his issues. Let me know what your next steps are.
Thank you Sheila. I am not on facebook. My Dr orders xrays first, then refers me to physical therapy and pain management who would then order mri. I will do all that if needed, the pain is manageable now with ice pack or wiggling my fingers. I just wonder if there is harm being done by waiting. I am still having lots of back and nerve pain from the lumbar fusion and really don't have the energy to deal with much at this time..
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