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What Could Tiny Osteophyte In Backbone X-ray Suggest?

sir i have problem in my backbone i send to u my x ray report please give me suggetion 1.tiny osteophyte at L1 and L2 lavel.2.straightening oh lumbar curvature is seen.3.posterior elements and pedicles are normal.4.i-v disc space are normal.impression-early degenerative changes of lumbar spine.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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1.Osteophytes are the bony out growths - which are seen by age in most of the patient. Tiny are common findings.
2.They are seen by the age , and excessive physical strain individuals.
3.In your case its general findings. Rest all appears normal.
4.Straighetening is seen due nerve compression / irritation / pain - the muscle gets stiff and normal curvature of the spine is lost.
5.In your case back exercise on daily basis will help, if not physiotherapy would help. Good luck.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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What Could Tiny Osteophyte In Backbone X-ray Suggest?

welcome to Health care magic. 1.Osteophytes are the bony out growths - which are seen by age in most of the patient. Tiny are common findings. 2.They are seen by the age , and excessive physical strain individuals. 3.In your case its general findings. Rest all appears normal. 4.Straighetening is seen due nerve compression / irritation / pain - the muscle gets stiff and normal curvature of the spine is lost. 5.In your case back exercise on daily basis will help, if not physiotherapy would help. Good luck. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.