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This is a discussion on Luschka joints (aka: uncovertebral joints, aka: Uncinate processes) within the Spine-Related Conditions & Conservative Spine Treatment forums, part of the General Spine Discussion Forums category; please give some info on is this what I feel catching in my neck? If I get an ADR at ...
Luschka joints (aka: uncovertebral joints, aka: Uncinate processes) please give some info on is this what I feel catching in my neck?
If I get an ADR at c5-6 will the hypertrophy stop?
Will the extra space from the added height of an ADR make the uncovertebral joint rubbing/catching/grinding/popping stop which in turn will stop the hypertrophy?
please help me....
Last edited by JK2234; 12-06-2009 at 08:39 PM.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and
. I found this but dont understand...
http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/reprint/42/5/853.pdf
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CA0Q9QEwAg
Last edited by JK2234; 12-06-2009 at 11:28 PM.
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and
Hello JK2234,
Welcome to the Spine Patient Society!
Uncovertebral joints (aka Joints of Luschka, uncinate processes) are mainly involved in translatory movements and rotation of the cervical spine. Essentially, their role is stabilization (this term is used loosely).Originally Posted by JK2234
please give some info on is this what I feel catching in my neck?
If I get an ADR at c5-6 will the hypertrophy stop?
Will the extra space from the added height of an ADR make the uncovertebral joint rubbing/catching/grinding/popping stop which in turn will stop the hypertrophy?
please help me....
The uncovertebral joints (or joints of Luschka) are an extra articulation of the cervical spine. They are only found in the cervical spine. They are located at the lateral edge of the vertebral body and help with flexion-extension (they also limit lateral translatory movement).Technically yes. Both the joints of Luschka and the facets undergo hypertrophy in the degenerative cascade. This hypertrophy can "block" or narrow the foramen in which radiculopathy can occur.
The facets and uncovertebral joints can both show degeneration, as they are both synovial joints. The facet joints in the cervical spine are under less load than the lumbar facets. However, artificial disc replacement does not replicate normal anatomy perfectly, so there will be inherent stress on all of the articulations in the cervical spine including the Joints of Luschka.
Facets play more of a "role" in your cervical spine and lead to various pathologies. Bottom line: surgeons are more concerned with facet joints.
I hope this helps.
Justin Averna
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thank you.. ^ Thank you very much Justin...
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and
Sure thing!
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
? ^ Do you think that is what i feel catch when I slide my head back kind of like im doing a chin tuck? or is it the facet? It does not cause pain so I guess something is rubbing b/c my disc are so thin..
Justin could you post any pics of what these joints look like?
Should I be woried about this?
Will it not be a problem once i get an ADR and have more disc height?
C4-5: Mild disc height loss with central annular fissure. Small broad-based left paracentral disc protrusion. Moderate central canal stenosis-the disc protrusion abuts and mildly flattens the left ventral surface of the spinal canal.
C5-6: Disc desiccation with mild height loss.Diffuse discosteophyte bulge and
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