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How Can Multiple Age Indeterminate Compression Deformities Within The Lower Lumbar Spine Be Treated?

I have a question about a diagnosis I recieved. Its was a examination of my Lumbar spine, I m having pain in my lower back. I Dont understand the doctor s terms in the summary. This is what the letter read. There are multiple age indeterminate compression deformitites within the lower lumbar spine and within L1 and L2. There is generalized osteopenia. There is mild degenerative disc disease with disc space narrowing, most pronounced at L1-2 and L3-4. There is grade 1 anterolisthesis at L4-5 and L5-S1. At L4-5, spondylolisthesis measures 6mm in neutral, 11mm in flexion and 4mm in extension. At L5-S1, there is no dynamic instability. There is trace retrolisthesis at L1-2, L2-3, and L3-4. Doctor i have no idea what this means, can u please explain this diagnosis to me in simple terms?
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Findings suggest age-related degenerative spine disease.

You may need physiotherapy for strengthening back muscles.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Indu Kumar,
Radiologist
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How Can Multiple Age Indeterminate Compression Deformities Within The Lower Lumbar Spine Be Treated?

Hi, Findings suggest age-related degenerative spine disease. You may need physiotherapy for strengthening back muscles. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Indu Kumar, Radiologist