Ostoephytic Lipping

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fozzie54
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Ostoephytic Lipping

Postby fozzie54 » Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:17 pm

Hi to all..went to the Dr yesterday and had Xrays..result of Xray was Ostoephytic Lipping..anyone had this..its in my hip joint and Tibia..or Fib forgot the name
of thigh bone.

I used to train al the time..then retired from work lived overseas and of course no bike for 3 years.
I think it is from not riding has aggreviated this..

Anyone had the same?

Thanks for any replies
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Re: Ostoephytic Lipping

Postby sogood » Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:34 pm

Ostoephytic lipping is just an appearance on X-ray. Osteophytes are associated with common osteoarthritis and you can't blame it on riding or not riding. Blame it on aging!
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Re: Ostoephytic Lipping

Postby fozzie54 » Wed Nov 14, 2012 5:50 pm

Thanks for that ..
So I am old,thats not to bad ..at least I have got there.

Cheers
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