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What does this mean? disc height loss is seen in the mid-thoracic spine with small endplate osteophytes in keeping with spondylosis.

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Dr. James Burns answered

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It means: that the findings are consistent with minimal arthritic changes. It means nothing else and doesn't indicate that there is a serious issue or even that the individual in question has pain, It is solely a radiographic finding.

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Answered 4/20/2018

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A member asked:

What does this mean? disc height loss is seen in the mid-thoracic spine with small endplate osteophytes in keeping with spondylosis.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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