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Suggest Treatment For Mild Scoliosis In The Lumbar Spine

mild dextroscoliosis is seen of the lumbar spine. The osseous structures have decreased density. There is a 7mm anterolisthesis of L4 relative to L5. Narrowing of the L4-L5 disc space is noted. Mild anterior spurring is seen of the upper lumbar spine. The vertebral body heights are fairly well-maintained. My question is, does this qualify a person for social security disability benefits??
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
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Hello

Your findings may suggests degenerative changes in lumbar spine.
There is mild dextroscoliosis in lumbar spine,it means lumbar spine is mildly deviated towards right side.
There is also mild osteopenia(decreased calcium in bone).
There is 7 mm anterolisthesis of L4 relative to L5 means L4 vertebra is moved forward by 7 mm.
There is also decreased inter vertebral disc space at L4-5 level.
There are also mild osteophytes in upper lumbar vertebra.

Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants.
Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of paraspinal muscles and it prevents further changes.

Since you have mild findings ,I expect you may require physiotherapy only.
You need proper evaluation by a neurologist.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Suggest Treatment For Mild Scoliosis In The Lumbar Spine

Hello Your findings may suggests degenerative changes in lumbar spine. There is mild dextroscoliosis in lumbar spine,it means lumbar spine is mildly deviated towards right side. There is also mild osteopenia(decreased calcium in bone). There is 7 mm anterolisthesis of L4 relative to L5 means L4 vertebra is moved forward by 7 mm. There is also decreased inter vertebral disc space at L4-5 level. There are also mild osteophytes in upper lumbar vertebra. Majority of degenerative disc disease patients are benefited by conservative treatment in the form of physiotherapy,analgesics and muscle relaxants. Physiotherapy helps in strengthening of paraspinal muscles and it prevents further changes. Since you have mild findings ,I expect you may require physiotherapy only. You need proper evaluation by a neurologist. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan