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I was asked to go for a.p.& lateral of the cervical spine. the result was that cervical spine is normal.spondylotic changes are seen in vertebrae?

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Spondylosis: Spondylosis or spondylitic changes are difficult names for arthritis or early degenerative changes in the spine. Very typical, and early on, rarely responsible for pain as they are normal sign of getting older (sorry!).

Answered 2/14/2015

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A member asked:

I was asked to go for a.p.& lateral of the cervical spine. the result was that cervical spine is normal.spondylotic changes are seen in vertebrae?

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Dr. Kornelis Poelstra answered

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