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What Does This MRI Report Of Spine Indicate?

i had an mri and the findings are cofusing me. it says there is a transitional anatomy with bilateral pseudoarticulation at old be labeled l5/s1. There is a grade 1 retrolisthesis of l4/l5. There are a few other findings but these two are what confused me the most.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you

MRI Report : transitional anatomy with bilateral pseudoarticulation at old be labeled l5/s1. There is a grade 1 retrolisthesis of l4/l5.

Meaning : This means that there are few problems with the various Connections (joints) between L4 Vertebral Bone, L5 Vertebral Bone and S1 Vertebral Bone

There is also a Subluxation / Displacement / Slipping of L4 Bone over L5 Bone

Now
If this "slipping of bone" does not cause any problem, you can try simple treatments

But
If some nerves are getting compressed because of this "slipping of bone" and if you have pain / numbness / weakness, you may need surgery

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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What Does This MRI Report Of Spine Indicate?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you MRI Report : transitional anatomy with bilateral pseudoarticulation at old be labeled l5/s1. There is a grade 1 retrolisthesis of l4/l5. Meaning : This means that there are few problems with the various Connections (joints) between L4 Vertebral Bone, L5 Vertebral Bone and S1 Vertebral Bone There is also a Subluxation / Displacement / Slipping of L4 Bone over L5 Bone Now If this slipping of bone does not cause any problem, you can try simple treatments But If some nerves are getting compressed because of this slipping of bone and if you have pain / numbness / weakness, you may need surgery Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.