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  • karla74063
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    Can anyone explain this Xray to me? Dr said only shows mild scoliosis which shouldn’t be causing pain, along with arthritis. Have me a toraodol shot, it did nothing. Pain is severevfor the past week…any other opinions would be appreciated. Thanks!

    XR L Spine 2 or 3v
    Two-view lumbar spine
    FINDINGS:
    Levoscoliotic curvature lumbar spine may be positional. 2 mm retrolisthesis L2 on L3 disc space narrowing L2-3 level. Scattered ventral osteophytes and degenerative changes throughout the visualized spine. No acute compression fractures. Vascula calcifications.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    X-rays are a very basic indicator of potential problems. These images do not define what is causing pain but “give a clue” as to the potential for pain generation. A “mild scoliosis” is generally not painful and does not help with diagnosis. “Scattered ventral osteophytes and degenerative changes throughout the visualized spine” means you have degenerative disc disease which could help to explain some of your symptoms.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    karla74063
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    Thank you so much for taking your time to help explain this. I appreciate your kindness.

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