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After an MRI, a Schmorl''s node has been indicated. What is it? What followup steps should I take?
Submitted: 531 days and 3 hours ago.
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Female, Age: 73, Pennsylvania
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531 days and 3 hours ago.
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Why was the MRI done?
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531 days and 3 hours ago.
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Pain in groin on left side and lower back. MRI was prescribed after x-rays of lower back.
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Schmorl's nodes are actually fairly common and are associated with degenerative disc disease, but in most cases they are not by themselves a reason for surgery or other intervention.
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