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What Does My Spine X-ray Report Indicate?
Question: LS SPINE XRAY W/OBLIQUES
History:Back pain
Technique: AP, oblique and lateral views of the lumbar spine were obtained.
Findings: There is a transitional vertebra at the lumbosacral junction is designated as a partially sacralized L5 segment. There are rudimentary 12th ribs Alignment is preserved. Bones are normally mineralized without a fracture.
Pedicles are preserved. There is no focal osseous lesion.
Disc spaces maintain normal height. There is no osteophytic ridging.
There is mild facet arthrosis at L4-L5.
SI joints are not widened. There is no calcified soft tissue mass.
Impression:
Transitional vertebra at the lumbosacral junction designated as a partially sacralized L5 segment.
Mild facet arthrosis L4-L5.
Signed by: Cono Gallo MD Signed Date: 12/8/2014 5:53 PM
Cono Gallo M.D., Ext. 4603
Should I see an orthopedic or a neurologist to follow-up with? Do you think an MRI would show more?
History:Back pain
Technique: AP, oblique and lateral views of the lumbar spine were obtained.
Findings: There is a transitional vertebra at the lumbosacral junction is designated as a partially sacralized L5 segment. There are rudimentary 12th ribs Alignment is preserved. Bones are normally mineralized without a fracture.
Pedicles are preserved. There is no focal osseous lesion.
Disc spaces maintain normal height. There is no osteophytic ridging.
There is mild facet arthrosis at L4-L5.
SI joints are not widened. There is no calcified soft tissue mass.
Impression:
Transitional vertebra at the lumbosacral junction designated as a partially sacralized L5 segment.
Mild facet arthrosis L4-L5.
Signed by: Cono Gallo MD Signed Date: 12/8/2014 5:53 PM
Cono Gallo M.D., Ext. 4603
Should I see an orthopedic or a neurologist to follow-up with? Do you think an MRI would show more?
Brief Answer:
This suggest you are having lumbar spondylitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case report and it is showing following things.
1. You have a congenital spine malformation which is very common and can cause back pain.
2. Between fourth and fifth vertebra there is degenerative changes, there can be a disc herniation. it can also cause back pain.
These changes are not very specific though and can be present in normal person also. I would recommend you following.
1. Get MRI of the spine to confirm disc herniation.
2. Avoid heavy weight lifting, driving or any jerky activities.
3. Back muscle strengthening exercises will help you.
4.Steroid injection can be given in the spine.
I hope these measures will help you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks.
This suggest you are having lumbar spondylitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case report and it is showing following things.
1. You have a congenital spine malformation which is very common and can cause back pain.
2. Between fourth and fifth vertebra there is degenerative changes, there can be a disc herniation. it can also cause back pain.
These changes are not very specific though and can be present in normal person also. I would recommend you following.
1. Get MRI of the spine to confirm disc herniation.
2. Avoid heavy weight lifting, driving or any jerky activities.
3. Back muscle strengthening exercises will help you.
4.Steroid injection can be given in the spine.
I hope these measures will help you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Should I go to a neurologist or an orthopedic doctor for follow-up?
Brief Answer:
orthopaedic doctor will be best
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would recommend you to show it to orthopaedic doctor. He will be better to help you.
thanks
orthopaedic doctor will be best
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would recommend you to show it to orthopaedic doctor. He will be better to help you.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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