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There is a osteophytosis with disc space narrowing, end plate irregularity and disc desiccation at l1-2 and l5-s1.

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Degenerative disc : Not universally symptomatic may be an asymptomatic incidental finding take care assuming the these findings cause any symptoms/ pain

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Answered 4/12/2018

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A member asked:

There is a osteophytosis with disc space narrowing, end plate irregularity and disc desiccation at l1-2 and l5-s1.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Weston answered

Dr Mead agreed

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