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Degenerative is an (usually) irreversible, progressive process in which body tissues deteriorate over time. Lipping is an overgrowth of the bone joints that is a symptom of degenerative or inflammatory joint disease. So degenerative lipping would be irreversible bone joint deterioration and overgrowth.
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What is the prefix in degenerative?
the prefix is de-
What are degenerative changes?
Degenerative changes occur when the spine makes manifestations on its own. This often results in serious and painful problems related to the back such as osteoporosis or scoliosis.
What does air in the L5-S1 facets mean?
It means that there is fluid in the disc in the degenerative spine.
How do you spell all timers?
The word here is likely Alzheimer's (disease), a degenerative mental condition.It is sometimes confused with the slang term old timers(elderly individuals).
How do you spell alzimers?
The correct spelling of the term, a proper noun, is Alzheimer's (disease or syndrome), related to loss of mental functions, especially among the aged.
What is mean thoracic disc margins have early degenerative lipping?
I would like to ask meaning of thoracic disc margins have earlydegeneratitive lipping?
What is osteophytic lipping of the tibial spine?
An anterior osteophyte is a type of bone spur that occurs on the front part of a vertebrae. Osteophytic lipping causes the joint space to narrow which can put pressure on nearby nerves.
When was Elmar Lipping born?
Elmar Lipping was born in 1906.
When did Elmar Lipping die?
Elmar Lipping died in 1994.
What is remedy for anterior osteophytic lipping?
what is anterior osteophytic lipping
What is lipping of vertebraes?
Lipping occurs in the vertebrae as humans age. Lipping of the vertebrae is the formation of bone between the vertebrae, commonly known as bone spurs.
What is endplate lipping?
The endplate is part of the cartilage of the intervertebral discs. Lipping is bulging of this area of the disc due to degeneration or scoliosis.
What is the prognosis of osteophytic lipping?
That depends on where it is
Is osteophytic lipping in patella is cureable?
yes
What does osteophytic lipping and spurring mean?
Bone Spur
What is lipping of the inferior patella?
Lipping or Osteophytic lipping is the body's reponse to wear and tear of the articular cartilage which the body is unable to replace. So in the best effort to repair it lays down bits of bone called osteophytes. These appear on x=ray and often the quality of bone is more like invory than real bone. Lipping of the inferior patella means that ther are osteophytes on the lower aspect of the patella ( knee cap ). This can lead to some pain and swelling and difficulty with knee actions.
What is Degenerative arthritis known as?
"degenerative arthritis" and "osteoarthritis"
