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What does very early modic endplate changes at t8/9 and t9/10 per mri? can a poor diagnosed immune system aggravate the problem? how can the problem be treated if i am already on polygam therapy?

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Modic: This is an MRI finding. It is represented by low T1 and high T2 signal within the bone marrow of a vertebral body adjacent to a disk. This can be a sign of inflammation between the disc and the vertebra.

Answered 6/25/2020

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A member asked:

What does very early modic endplate changes at t8/9 and t9/10 per mri? can a poor diagnosed immune system aggravate the problem? how can the problem be treated if i am already on polygam therapy?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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