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What Is This Osteophyte Complex And How Is It Treated?
hi i m bakht i m doing DPT the problem is that my father is sufering from posterior osteophyte complex at c6 /c7 can you tel what is this osteophyte complex n what its treatment? in his MRI report degentrative changes in vertebrae and disc is also found n at the levet of c5/c6 there is board base posterior disc protrusion n spondylitic ridging can u guide about this all that basicaly what is that n what i do ? i have no money ri8 now
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Helko. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
The osteophytes are quite common findings in the MRI and generally cause pain in the neck and treated with common NSAIDs. They become problematic if they compress the spinal cord, which can be clearly seen in the MRI. In that case they need surgery to prevent worsening of the situation.
Otherwise, they are not problematic
Hope this helps.
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The osteophytes are quite common findings in the MRI and generally cause pain in the neck and treated with common NSAIDs. They become problematic if they compress the spinal cord, which can be clearly seen in the MRI. In that case they need surgery to prevent worsening of the situation.
Otherwise, they are not problematic
Hope this helps.
Please feel free using MHC again
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