Explanation of lower back and hip X-ray

2017-04-17 06:24:56
Please explain the following results: Technique: 1. AP, lateral, spot views of the lumbar spine. 2. AP and frog-leg views of the pelvis. Findings: Anatomy: There are 5 non-rib bearing lumbar type vertebra. Alignment:Lumbar spine maintains normal alignment. No spondylolisthesis or spondylolysis. Vertebral Bodies: Vertebral body heights are maintained, no acute osseous finding. Lumbar spine chronic changes: No significant osseous degenerative changes. Disk Spaces: Mild intervertebral disc height loss at L5-S1. Sacroiliac Joints: Unremarkable. Hips: No dislocation or subluxation. No focal periosteal reaction or cortical thickening. Paraspinal Soft Tissues: Unremarkable. Impression: Mild intervertebral disc height loss at L5-S1. Otherwise unremarkable radiographs of the lumbar spine and pelvis.
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Basically normal X-ray findings. Dr vijay Ramnani MCSP

Answered2017-04-17 06:34:20

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