Which of the following is NOT a typical radiographic finding in degenerative disc disease?

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AVacuum phenomenon
BEndplate sclerosis
CIncreased intervertebral disc space
DOsteophyte formation

✓ Correct answer: C. Increased intervertebral disc space Increased intervertebral disc space is not a typical finding in degenerative disc disease. Instead, DDD typically presents with decreased disc space, osteophyte formation, endplate sclerosis, and possible vacuum phenomenon within the disc.

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