Question 1

can a posterior disc syndesmophytes cervical be misdiagnosed as a osteophyte on a mri without dye?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MRI spine is go: Mri of spine is a good test, dye is not important for getting a clear answer here.

Question 2

what is endplate osteophytes?

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Bone spur: It is where the endplate of the vertebral bodies rub, and bone spurs form there.

Question 3

which symptoms do the osteophyte manifested as?

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Bone spur: Osteophytes are "bone spurs", which are usually the sign of arthritis.  Osteophytes can be painful.  Some osteophytes around the shoulder can impinge on the rotator cuff and cause pain as well.

Question 4

what does small uncovertebral osteophytes mean?

Accepted Answer

Bone spurs: An osteophyte is just a fancy way to say a bone spur.  The uncinate process is a process that is present in the posterior aspect of the vertebral body in the cervical spine.  A simple way to describe the term is that you have mild arthritis in your neck.  Thank you for the question.

Question 5

what are the specific symptoms of the osteophyte?

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See below: The vast majority of osteophytes are asymptomatic.  Rarely, they can produce a sharp, stabbing pain.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: osteophyte?

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Bone spur: A bone growth or bump that arises from an area of bone that would otherwise be smooth.  Commonly associated with osteoarthritis.  Typically occur on the periphery of joints.

Question 7

is there any medicine can relieve the pain of osteophyte ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Start with Ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil).

Question 8

could anybody tell me the symptoms of having an osteophyte?  where do people get osteophytes?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral vs spine: Peripheral joint osteophytes are the primary sign of osteoarthritis.  Those on the spine are asymptomatic (unless pressing on a nerve) and even have a separate name - spondylosis deformans.

Question 9

what is diffuse degenerative endplate changes wth extensive multi level disc osteophyte disease /implication ?

Accepted Answer

You have arthritis: In the spine effecting multiple vertebras, that could lead to pinch nerve in the back or the neck area.

Question 10

i'm curious as to what symptoms do the osteophytes manifest as?

Accepted Answer

Generally none, ex--: Cept being felt, as bony lumps over a joint. The arthritis which produces the spurs, might be causing pain, deformities, loss of motion in the affected joint.

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What does small uncovertebral osteophytes mean?

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What are the specific symptoms of the osteophyte?

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What is the definition or description of: osteophyte?

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Is there any medicine can relieve the pain of osteophyte ?

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Could anybody tell me the symptoms of having an osteophyte? where do people get osteophytes?

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I'm curious as to what symptoms do the osteophytes manifest as?

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