No neural foraminal narrowing

What does "No neural foraminal narrowing" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"No neural foraminal narrowing" refers to the condition of the small passageways between the bones in the spine where the nerves exit to the rest of the body. In this context, it means that these passageways are not narrowed. A narrowing could press on the nerves and cause pain or other symptoms. So, this phrase indicates that there is no such pressure on the nerves due to a narrowing of these passageways.

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