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Could a bone spur have already grown on my facet joint 6 months after injury? ct scan shows mild arth. with bone spur of right l5/s1. just 22.

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Yes: Spurring may be related to other trauma as well, or you may be predisposed to spurring.

Answered 2/19/2014

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