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Hi, i had an xray, and the report mentioned that
There is a well corticated bony density along the superior endplate of L4anteriorly consistant with a limbus vertebra. Small osteophytes are seen....mild degenerative osteophytes l2_3.
Would you explain more, and is this dangerous
Thanks
posted on Sat, 8 Mar 2014
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Your xray report suggest of wear and tear(Degeneretive )changes in the spine.These changes occur normally in most of the persons with ageing.Mostly they are benign.
If you have any complaints please share.I will try my best to help you.
Take care and wish you good health.
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Can Any Online Doctor Help Me With The Test Results?

Hi Your xray report suggest of wear and tear(Degeneretive )changes in the spine.These changes occur normally in most of the persons with ageing.Mostly they are benign. If you have any complaints please share.I will try my best to help you. Take care and wish you good health.