LUMBAR_RADIO

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What is Transitional S1?

Back

A condition where the first sacral vertebra is fused to the lumbar vertebra, leading to variations in spinal anatomy.

Front

What is Spondylolesthesis?

Back

A condition where one vertebra slips forward over another, often due to a defect in the pars interarticularis.

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What is Spondylolysis?

Back

A defect in the pars interarticularis of the vertebra, often leading to spondylolisthesis.

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What does grade 3 Spondylolesthesis indicate?

Back

It indicates 75% displacement of the vertebra.

Front

What is a Compression fracture?

Back

A type of fracture where the vertebra collapses, often seen in conditions like osteoporosis.

Front

What is the Vacuum sign?

Back

A radiological sign indicating the presence of gas in the intervertebral disc space, often associated with degenerative disc disease.

Front

What imaging technique is used to identify isolated anterior wedging?

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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is commonly used to visualize isolated anterior wedging.

Front

What is Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP)?

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A condition where the inner gel-like core of the intervertebral disc protrudes through the outer layer, potentially compressing nearby nerves.

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What are the common symptoms of Spondylolysis?

Back

Symptoms may include lower back pain, muscle spasms, and in some cases, nerve compression symptoms.

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What is the significance of the pars interarticularis?

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It is a bony structure that connects the upper and lower facets of the vertebra, and defects here can lead to spondylolysis.