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What Does My Spinal Analysis Mean?
AP, lateral and cone-down radiographs of the lumbosacral spine
demonstrate multilevel degenerative change with vertebral body
osteophytosis. There is intervertebral disc space narrowing at L3-4,
L4-5 and L5-S1 levels. There is hypertrophic facet change at lower most
level. There are no compression fractures and alignment is well
maintained. Oblique view show no evidence of pars intra-articularis
defect. The soft tissues are unremarkable
what does this mean?
demonstrate multilevel degenerative change with vertebral body
osteophytosis. There is intervertebral disc space narrowing at L3-4,
L4-5 and L5-S1 levels. There is hypertrophic facet change at lower most
level. There are no compression fractures and alignment is well
maintained. Oblique view show no evidence of pars intra-articularis
defect. The soft tissues are unremarkable
what does this mean?
Wed, 7 May 2014
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Your lower back vertebrae show small degenerative changes which include the formation of osteophytes (small bony outgrowths) at more than one level and facet hypertrophy in the L5 vertebra. This means there is some compression on nerve roots in the lower back which can cause pain. Please consult a neurosurgeon to know if you require a MRI based on your clinical symptoms.
Thanks for writingin.
Your lower back vertebrae show small degenerative changes which include the formation of osteophytes (small bony outgrowths) at more than one level and facet hypertrophy in the L5 vertebra. This means there is some compression on nerve roots in the lower back which can cause pain. Please consult a neurosurgeon to know if you require a MRI based on your clinical symptoms.
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