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What Does Osteoarthritic Change With Some Degree Of Sclerosis Mean?
Hi i have had a x-ray and the doctor said, there appears to be some degree of osteoarthritic changes, mainly at the level of d12 and l1 with antero-lateral osteophytes and some degree of sclerosis, i don t under stand what it all means, could you tell me in a way that i can please, thank you
Mon, 26 May 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The interpretation of the X-ray is as follows:
The X-ray of the spine is done. The X-ray shows certain degenerative changes at the level of thoracic vertebra and lumbar vertebra.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder characterized by formation of osteophytes in the vertebrae.
Osteophytes are spur like bony lesions. These bony spurs can cause compression on the surrounding structures and hence damage.
Sclerosis is also a feature of degeneration.
To summarize, there is osteoarthritis of last thoracic vertebra and first lumbar vertebra.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative lesion.
There is no treatment for osteoarthritis ,however, progression of the disease can be slowed down by certain exercises.
You need to consult an orthopedician as well as physiotherapist for management.
Pain killers can be taken for pain.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The interpretation of the X-ray is as follows:
The X-ray of the spine is done. The X-ray shows certain degenerative changes at the level of thoracic vertebra and lumbar vertebra.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder characterized by formation of osteophytes in the vertebrae.
Osteophytes are spur like bony lesions. These bony spurs can cause compression on the surrounding structures and hence damage.
Sclerosis is also a feature of degeneration.
To summarize, there is osteoarthritis of last thoracic vertebra and first lumbar vertebra.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative lesion.
There is no treatment for osteoarthritis ,however, progression of the disease can be slowed down by certain exercises.
You need to consult an orthopedician as well as physiotherapist for management.
Pain killers can be taken for pain.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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