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Mild facet hypertrophy,lig flav thickening l3-l4,mild facet hypertrophy l4-l5,moderate facet hypertrophy l5-s1.will joints deteriorate more?outlook?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Signs of Arthritis: What you relate are signs of arthritis radiographically speaking. I'd've expected this type of picture more from an older person or one who suffered a significant injury to that area of the back or has been doing extensive repetitive bending & similar work for YEARS. If you were to modify what you do with your back you could slow this down. If not, then, unfortunately, YES, it could progress.
Answered 10/21/2019
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Report: quite technical but not dangerous. I suggest that you DO NOT MIX ibuprofen and Naprosyn (naproxen). There is no sign of damage on the report as you noted it.
Answered 3/10/2015
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How old are u?: These are NORMAL degenerative (wear and tear) changes for a working adult age around 50! Slow worsening will occur (Emphasis in SLOW) Not to worry! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 3/21/2019
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Spine MRI?: facets are the "joints" between the vertebra in the spine. Facet changes refer to degenerative bone process that can be a normal part of the aging process. After a certain age we all have them, me included.
Answered 1/9/2020
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