Presentation
Chronic back pain. History of disc surgery.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Gas-containing lumbar disc herniations




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Diffuse spondylosis, seen as marginal osteophytes and subenplate sclerosis.
Decreased height of intervertebral discs at L2-3, L3-4, L4-5 and L5-S1 levels with vacuum phenomenon. Multiple degenerative disc herniation is noted at these levels with intradiscal air, more on L2-3 and L3-4 levels.
Facet joint arthropathy, especially on lower lumbar levels.