Osteophytes at L4-L5 what is it?!


Question: Osteophyte is a big word for Bone Spur- basically an overgrowth of bone. L4-L5 means the problem is between the 4th and 5th vertebrae of the Lumbar section of the spine. This diagnosis means "an overgrowth of bone in the middle spine".

My hubby has a bone spur in his neck, making his arms go numb.

Answers: Osteophyte is a big word for Bone Spur- basically an overgrowth of bone. L4-L5 means the problem is between the 4th and 5th vertebrae of the Lumbar section of the spine. This diagnosis means "an overgrowth of bone in the middle spine".

My hubby has a bone spur in his neck, making his arms go numb.


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