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Mild wedging of t12 and l1 with associated endplate osteophytes appears degenerative can you explain this (above) to me?
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Age related likely: As we age there is wear and tear on our spines. Vertebrae are sort of rectangular in shape and as we age, forward bending (sometimes trauma) the front part can become compressed like a wedge. New ridge like bone may form to help stabilize, and these are called osteophytes.
Answered 3/8/2017
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