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

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

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Answered 10/17/2020

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I had Disc desiccation Reduced D10D11 and L2/L3 height with end plate irregularity and peridiscal osteophytes-disc degenerative changes what this mean?

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Degenerative endplate change at c3/c4 and c5/c6 levels. no widening of the prevertebral soft tissue space. No significant neural foraminal compromise on right side, left side prominent osteophytes encroach into the neural foramen at the c5/c6 level?

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Degenerative changes seen throughout the thoracic spine w disc space narrowing & osteophyte formation. + compression deformity of T12. In pain! Help!

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01/24/2023 MRI Results please help me understand what this means and is it serious? IMPRESSION: Mild to moderate degenerative changes C4-5 and C5-6 with moderate canal stenosis at C5-6 from broad-based disc osteophyte complex?

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MRI says mild degenerative changes, most significant at C6-7 with a small posterior disc osteophyte complex contributing to mild central canal stenosis. Would this cause dizziness? How do I treat?

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