I believe that "osteophyte complex" is just another way of saying heterotopic ossification, which is what I have (more correctly, mine is periprosthetic ossification). In your case, its on the posterior portion of the vertebrae where it can cause pain from irritation of nerves nearby during movement and it may press on the spinal cord causing pain/numbness.
Interesting that although the MRI report said your "osteophyte complex" was mild, it kinda left-handedly said that you do have *some minor* stenosis. (My interpretation of the phrase "no significant" is *some minor*.)
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(ADR2002 BPSG) L4-5 and L5-S1 Prodisc on 12/2/02 (trial TBI Plano TX, J Zigler). L4-L5 failed due to HO. Developed facet syndrome. Pain back to pre-surgery level. Had rhyzo at L3 thru L5. Pain now under control without opiates. O HAPPY DAY!
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