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What can i do osteophyte formation identify level 4 and 5 vertebra height loss. retrolisthesis with endplate sclerosis been placed on pain pills that is causing hickups still unable after 2 weeks to walk normal?
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Surgery: Depending on each case, the size of the osteophyte, the damage in the vertebrae and discs people can correct those defects with surgery. I recommend visiting a orthopedist to evaluate your options. I hope this helps.
Answered 2/29/2020
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