Case: Spine radiograph #74203978
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Read this radiograph systematically before revealing the answer. What is the main abnormality?
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Answer: Degenerative spondylosis
What to look for in degenerative spondylosis
- Disc space narrowing.
- Osteophytes at the vertebral body margins.
- Endplate sclerosis and facet joint degeneration; alignment usually maintained.
Description by the image author (may be in another language): X-ray of cervical spine (neck) in flexion (bending forward). This series of x-rays were part of pre-surgical evaluation to help identify spinal instability. Patient is a 37 year old male with a history of multiple neck traumas with pain and muscle spasms and dental implant in lower jaw. Excerpt from radiologist's report: FINDINGS: Five views of the cervical spine, including flexion and extension,
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Educational case. The diagnosis comes from the image's documented source; the "what to look for" list describes the condition in general and is not a report of this individual image.
