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What does mild degenerative changes w end plate sclerosis and ostophytosis at l4and l5 and disk osteophyte complex w probable disk annular calcificati?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Osteoarthritis: It describes osteoarthritis at that area of the spine.

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Answered 1/2/2015

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