MRI / scan results - far too much going on.....!

I recently posted this on BACK PAIN discussion but perhaps it should have been posted on this discussion - so apologies if you have seen this before:

I am shocked at the results of a recent round of tests for my spine - had an MRI , X-rays and Nuclear Bone Scan and Bone Density scan and I am waiting for the consultation for a decision to be made about what can be done to help....

The Reports say I have;

Degenerative arthritis L5/S1 with disc bulge (this is causing the most pain currently).

sub acute wedge fractures - L1 +L2 +T10 +T11 (vertebral collapse)

End plate degenerative Changes in T7/8 T8/9.

And Smorl's Nodes - whatever they are and something called Modic type 1 in places

My Dexa scan was unremarkable and not showing any osteoarthritis - brilliant for my age over 70 ! So why these fractures if not osteoporotic in nature and without trauma?

In 1987 I had a disc removed from L4/5 and have had problems ever since but I have managed my life mainly with pain meds and in last 10 years, steroid injections and 3 years ago a Denervation - which cauterised the pain receptor nerves loer lumbar area - that was very successful and lasted over 3 years....but probably not a good idea if it hid a lot of underlying problems that only manifest when pain is present....

I had a TKR which didn't help the spine as I was walking out of kilter for a good 9 months but all good with knee now...thanks goodness something went right....

If anyone can throw any light on this for me I would much appreciate to know as much as I can so I have a prepared list of questions to ask before my next consultation....

Thanks in advance

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