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Suggest Implications Of Marginal Osteophytes In X-ray Report
Dear Doctor,
my x-ray spine AP/LAT view has been observed to be having reduced disc space. Also, 'anterior marginalosteophytes noted from L3-L5 vertebral biodies. could u tell me what are the implications of these. the x ray was advised for my six monthly medical exam. age 48 years. No complainsso far. regards. capt varma
my x-ray spine AP/LAT view has been observed to be having reduced disc space. Also, 'anterior marginalosteophytes noted from L3-L5 vertebral biodies. could u tell me what are the implications of these. the x ray was advised for my six monthly medical exam. age 48 years. No complainsso far. regards. capt varma
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
Hello,
The x-ray of the spine shows the following features:
The vertebrae separated by intervertebral space. This intervertebral space reduced, and this occurs most often with degeneration. Besides increased intervertebral space, there is the formation of osteophytes also.
Osteophytes are bony spurs formed on the surface of the vertebrae. The presence of osteophytes suggests osteoarthritis of the spine. You need to consult your orthopedician for further management of the condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri
The x-ray of the spine shows the following features:
The vertebrae separated by intervertebral space. This intervertebral space reduced, and this occurs most often with degeneration. Besides increased intervertebral space, there is the formation of osteophytes also.
Osteophytes are bony spurs formed on the surface of the vertebrae. The presence of osteophytes suggests osteoarthritis of the spine. You need to consult your orthopedician for further management of the condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri
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