The common sites of lumbar osteophyte are L3 and L4. Clinically, patients often suffer from soreness, swelling pain, stiffness and fatigue of the lumbar vertebrae and soft tissues, and some may even have limited bending of the waist. Orthopedic experts of Kunming Kunlu Hospital pointed out that lumbar osteophyte could be divided into three stages, which would be introduced in detail below.
Stage one is the hidden stage, during which there is actually hyperplasia at certain parts, with the thickness or length of hyperplasia being about 1-2 mm. At this point, it does not affect human activities, and there is no self-perception, or only slight feeling without obvious symptoms. Therefore, in the hidden period, it generally can not attract people's attention. This stage lasts for about 1-2 years.
Stage two is the distinct stage, during which the length of osteophyte exceeds 5 mm, significantly affecting human activities. When intervertebral disc on the left side becomes hyperplastic, the body tilts and bends to the left, and the limbs on the left will become sore, painful and numb. The same goes for the right side. Some people may feel some symptoms even in a normal posture, indicating that the nerve somewhere has been compressed for a long time. If this stage does not receive fundamental treatment, it may cause long-term suffering and even affect normal life and activities. This stage may last for many years until entering the third stage.
Stage three is the paralysis or movement disorder stage. Generally, there are multiple hyperplastic parts with the length of hyperplasia exceeding 10 mm, and if they are untreated for many years, they may lead to paralysis or difficulty in walking. This situation is relatively rare clinically.
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