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What Does The Following X-ray Report Suggest?

Hi! I am 52 years old. Female. I recently had an xray and the result states that: 1. Marginal spurs are seen in some of the visualized vertebrae. 2. The soft tissues and the rest of the osseous structures are unremarkable. IMPRESSION: Degenerative osseous change, otherewise no significant chest findings. Kindly explain.. Thanks a lot. Lynn
Wed, 16 Aug 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
The X-ray shows presence of spurs in vertebra.
Spurs are formed as result of degenerative changes in inter-vertebrae.
You need to consult your orthopedician for clinical assessment.
You may take pain killers if you experience pain.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Does The Following X-ray Report Suggest?

Hello and welcome to HCM, The X-ray shows presence of spurs in vertebra. Spurs are formed as result of degenerative changes in inter-vertebrae. You need to consult your orthopedician for clinical assessment. You may take pain killers if you experience pain. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri