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I fell&scratched my back against the wall.had a chest x-ray & my lungs are fine.but my doc said i had mild degenerative changes in the thoracic spine.what are treatment options for this problem?i've had no pain in the upper back.have lower back pain.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Ignore it: This means nothing, especially in the absence of symptoms. It is a normal result of aging.

Answered 7/13/2018

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A member asked:

I fell&scratched my back against the wall.had a chest x-ray & my lungs are fine.but my doc said i had mild degenerative changes in the thoracic spine.what are treatment options for this problem?i've had no pain in the upper back.have lower back pain.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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