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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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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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