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X-ray revealed moderate upper lumbar scoliosis and osteophytes in lumbar vertebrae. possible cause of severe low back and hip pain? treatment options?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Early arthritis: Not sure why a 34yo has these problems. Your description of X-ray sounds like back spasm causing some local splinting and curvature,not classic scoliosis. Osteophytes typically seen in degenerative arthritis. Do you have autoimmune disease? Lupus? Psoriasis? Rheumatoid?

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/15/2016

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