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What Does Mild Cervical Spondylosis Mean In The Following Test Result?
What means these conclusions and/or findings: -Mild cervical spondylosis and evidence for chronic disc degeneration at the C5-C6 level. -There is mild hypertrophic spurring of the vertebral end plates from C4 to C6. -The facet joints, intervertebral foramina and the pre vertebral soft tissue appeared unremarkable.
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
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The changes which are evident on radiological examination of the spine show age related degenerative changes in spine. The age related degenerative changes are usually progressive and irreversible. The progression can be halted by exercises, correct posture and pain killers in case of pain.
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Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
The changes which are evident on radiological examination of the spine show age related degenerative changes in spine. The age related degenerative changes are usually progressive and irreversible. The progression can be halted by exercises, correct posture and pain killers in case of pain.
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Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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