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Old 02-19-2013, 03:39 PM
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Spondylosis ; A degenerative disease of the spinal column, especially one leading to fusion and immobilization of the vertebral bones. degenerative spinal changes due to osteoarthritis.
osteophytes ; Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are bony projections that form along joints, and are often seen in conditions such as arthritis. Bone spurs are largely responsible for limitations in joint motion and can cause pain.
Lordosis ; An increased inward curving of the lumbar spine
Hypertrophic ; A nontumorous enlargement of an organ or a tissue as a result of an increase in the size rather than the number of constituent cells
stenosis ; stricture; an abnormal narrowing or contraction of a duct or canal.

Schmorl's nodules are protrusions of the cartilage of the intervertebral disc through the vertebral body endplate and into the adjacent vertebra.

looks like you have deteriorating discs also, which is common, depending on your age, relates to how much you have, I have listed some definitions to words we are usually not accustom to knowing, you can look up some others' and get an idea of what they are saying, and talk to your neuro or spine doctor to get answers to your questions

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