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What is mild spondylosis without small right para central osteophyte & a tiny central disk protrusion with significant thecal sac deformity at c3-4 ?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Arthritis: Mild spondylosis = mild aging changes (aka arthritis). Tiny disc protrusion is just what it sounds like. Small right paracentral osteophyte = small bone spur just to the right. With a tiny disk protrusion, I'm betting the report says "without" significant thecal sac deformity, which means no significant pressure on the spinal cord. In a 47 yo patient, all this would be considered normal.

Answered 12/15/2018

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