Table 1.

Individual radiographic features on lumbar spine film.

GradeAnterior OsteophyteLateral OsteophyteDisc Narrowing
0NoneNoneNone
1ModerateModerate< 50%
2Severe and thin and/or thin with intervertebral bridgeSevere and thin and/or thin with intervertebral bridge≥ 50% to < 80%
3Severe and large and/or large with intervertebral bridgeSevere and large and/or large with intervertebral bridge≥ 80%