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foramen a natural hole, esp one in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass foramen [fə′rā·mən] (biology) A small opening, orifice, pore, or perforation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The frequency of positive PE findings in this cohort was expected and supports the notion that tests of facet and foraminal compression are more symptom provoking than tests of neural tension and hip or sacroiliac pathology in patients with degenerative LBP. MRI of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine obtained during rehabilitation was notable for showing mild cervical and lumbosacral spinal stenosis and foraminal restrictions from C3 through C7 and homogeneous enhancement of the nerve roots of the cauda equina consistent with meningitis. It is performed by removing parts of the bone and tissue that are acting to compress the spinal and foraminal canals. |
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