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Does anyone know what bilateral costovertabral hypertrophy is?

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renee83
renee83

My mri results showed Bilateral costovertabral hypertrophy for my t2 to t6 thoracic spine. Inflammatory conditions run in my family and I need more info on this..my doctor can't seee for 3 weeks! Anyones help would be such appreciated. FYI ..I've had back problems for the last 8 plus years..lifted a heavy tv a few months ago that triggered even more pain..Need releif, but first I need to figure out the cause!

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