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What Does This X-ray Report Of Osseous Structure Signify?

OSSEOUS STRUCTURE: There is diffuse osseous abnormality with coarsened trabecular pattern and possibly sclerotic appearance to the cortex. Pars defect identified at the lumbosacral juncture with grade 1 retrolisthesis of S1 relative to L5.....please explain in laymen terms. Thank you.
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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*Bone is showing hardening (sclerosis)
*Pars defect means a separation of the upper, front portion of the vertebra from its lower, back portion.
*Grade 1 retrolisthesis means a backward displacement of one vertebral body with respect to the adjacent vertebrae.
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What Does This X-ray Report Of Osseous Structure Signify?

Hi *Bone is showing hardening (sclerosis) *Pars defect means a separation of the upper, front portion of the vertebra from its lower, back portion. *Grade 1 retrolisthesis means a backward displacement of one vertebral body with respect to the adjacent vertebrae. Hope you are satisfied by my answer. Thank you for contacting healthcare magic.