A member asked:

Is mild costovertebral degenerative joint change an indication of inflammatory process (spondylitis), or is it normal to see this in 21 year old?

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Dr. William Kirsh answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

NO: Degenerative changes occur in all of us through out life for various reasons. Everywhere for repetitive motion to injury to illness. Degenerative changes are a result of an inflammatory process.

Answered 1/23/2015

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