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Spondylosis

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Spondylosis is a degenerative change of the intervertebral discs in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar region of the spine. There is a gradual flattening of the disc and displacement of the posterior facet joints.

There is joint instability, pain and secondary osteoarthritis in the facet joints.


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