MR OF THE CERVICAL SPINE
Sagital T1/T2 and axial T2 images obtained. The axial images were from C2/3 to C6/7

Findings:
- Marked cervical spasm is noted
- The C3/C4 to C6/C7 disc spaces are mildly narrowed with early marginal osteophytosis anteriorly and posteriorly. Mild disc space narrowing is also seen
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Treatment records indicate that a cervical spine x-ray was provided in October 1968 following the veteran's complaints of numbness and paresthesia of the left area. The veteran's cervical spine appeared normal except for C-3 to C-4 interspace narrowing on a degenerative basis and moderately advanced anterior marginal osteophytosis of all vertebral bodies.
http://www4.va.gov/vetapp03/Files/0301252.txt

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DEGENERATIVE SPINE DISEASE
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SPONDYLOSIS
Spondylosis can take the form of marginal end plate osteophytes, enlarged uncinate processes, or facet arthrosis.
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Vertebral Body Osteophytes
Marginal osteophytes form around the periphery of the vertebral body end plates of the lumbar spine. The larger ones generally project anteriorly or directly lateral and do not compress neural structures. Posterior and posterolateral osteophytes are more likely to cause problems.
http://spinwarp.ucsd.edu/NeuroWeb/Text/sp-700.htm