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Reduction In Disc Space, Early Osteophytic Lipping. Arthritis?

i have reduction in the width of the disc space between the fifth and sixth cervical verterbral bodies and early osteophytic lipping is present at this level. Does this mean i have arthritis
Sun, 13 May 2012
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM,

You have got Osteo artheritis in cervical vertebrae.

Go for physiotherapy,cervical traction,SWD.

Take calcium and vitamin D.

Ok and bye.
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Reduction In Disc Space, Early Osteophytic Lipping. Arthritis?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, You have got Osteo artheritis in cervical vertebrae. Go for physiotherapy,cervical traction,SWD. Take calcium and vitamin D. Ok and bye.