this is my mother X ray report titled as X-Ray L-S.Spine with Both hips AP & L-S.Spine Lat View Minimal anterolisthesis of L4 over L5 is seen. c is seen in the lumber region. Vertebral bodies show mild anterolateral osteophytic changes at L2-L3, L3-L4,L4-L5 & L5-S1 level. Bilateral SI and hip joints appear normal. What is this can any one enplane please
HAI,1. It seems your mother is suffering from age-related osteoarthritis of the spine,2. Forward slipping of L4 over L5 vertebra is called anterolisthesis. Sideways curving of spine is called as scoliosis. Since both are minimal, they can be age-related changes / osteoporosis.3. SI = sacroiliac joints. These are the joints connecting the spine / sacrum with the pelvic bone.4. If your mom is suffering from pain in low back more on lifting objects / on prolonged forward leaning posture = indicates instability at L4 and L5 segment -→ than you might need CT-scan to find there is any defect in the spine and MRI to rule-out any nerve compression / canal stenosis / associated disc disease.5. If she is otherwise able to tolerate pain, then few analgesics along with calcium supplements will suffice.