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What does this mean? mild l4-5 disc and moderate l4-5, l5-s1 facet degenerative changes. there is millimeter anterolisthesis of l4 on l5 secondary to

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Dr. Anthony Depalma
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Arthritis: Degenerative changes in the spine which seem chronic. I am assuming this is an MRI finding which does not necessarily correlate with back pain or predict the need for surgery in the future. Protect your back.
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