Question 1

x-ray: mild left convex cervicothoracic scoliosis w/reversal of upper cervical lordosis. minimal subluxation is evident at c3-4 level. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No: However you may want to see if you have a short leg. Tha t ca cause the neck curve,  also be attentive to your posture.

Question 2

my dad had subluxation in lumbar on x-ray. he has hip pain ans stiffness at times but also thigh pain. related?

Accepted Answer

Spondylolisthesis?: Is this what the report says? This will be best answered by the doctor who ordered it and who has examined your dad. It's useless to speculate.

Question 3

neck x-ray what does is mean findings open mouth view is limited by overlying bony structures no fractures or subluxation cervical spine straightening?

Accepted Answer

The open mouth view-: -is 2 visualize the C1-C2 articulation. Overlying bony structures means either U did not open wide or the technician did not aim the column properly. If there was a concern, it would have been repeated. Otherwise it's normal.

Question 4

what does it mean neck x-ray report. no fractures or subluxation visualized. cervical spine straightening. no prevertebral soft tissue swelling. open mouth view is limited by overlying bony structures. ?

Accepted Answer

Cervical: Sounds like an entirely normal X-ray. All cervical spines straighten out in cray or MRI done supine. Alternatively could be indication of some cervical muscle spasm causing splinting and thus straightening of the spine.

Question 5

i had x-rays for chronic lower back pain. report says moderate right facet hypertrophy is present at l5-s1. mild narrowing of the l5-s1 disc is noted. i also had x-rays of my knee which said lateral patellar subluxation. how can they help me?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic surgeon: Your patella(kneecap) slides out of place but doesn't dislocate. Nevertheless this indicates some degree of instability which I feel should be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon who will advise you about treatment options. You have some osteoarthritis of your spine and some mild degenerative disc disease which may cause some back issues. These spinal findings are rather common.

Question 6

what do you suggest if my husband had a x-ray and was told to come back in 4 weeks to recheck and see that something is disolved?

Accepted Answer

Repeat X-ray: This is common.  Multiple diseases look the same on X-ray.  In adults, sometimes tumor can look like pneumonia, so a repeat X-ray is performed after treatment to make sure the abnormality goes away.  Infection will look better, tumor will not.

Question 7

can an x-ray be used to see your heart?

Accepted Answer

An xray: Can evaluate the size of the heart, but not much more.

Question 8

can you use an x-ray to diagnose a pcl tear to see if you need reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

No: You can't see the PCL on an x-ray, but if the tibia (shin bone) is subluxed posteriorly on the lateral view, it suggests that the knee is unstable posteriorly and it might be because the PCL is torn. An MRI is a better than an x-ray to evaluate the pcl. Most PCL injuries can be managed nonoperatively with therapy. If you have done rehab and are still unstable, then consider surgery.

Question 9

went for x ray because of back pain and they also see white traces but he said i should avoid places with people that smoke shud i be worried?

Accepted Answer

You need a diagnosis: We can answer this better with a diagnosis. I'm uncertain what the white spots mean. I'm uncertain why you should be avoiding smoking except that's a great idea to do all by itself.

Question 10

it is so painful especially if i travel for a long distance it is like a wound inside but physical can't see any sign like reddish swelling, i went for x-ray no sign, drank tramazac pills ,used toxifying pads still pains doesn't go away.

Accepted Answer

Foot Pain: If you have not seen a foot doctor, I suggest you get a second opinion from one.  Ask about getting insoles and what are the best type of shoes to wear. Additionally, a licensed chiropractor may be able to adjust your foot.  Peace and good health.

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X-ray: mild left convex cervicothoracic scoliosis w/reversal of upper cervical lordosis. minimal subluxation is evident at c3-4 level. should i worry?

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My dad had subluxation in lumbar on x-ray. he has hip pain ans stiffness at times but also thigh pain. related?

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Neck x-ray what does is mean findings open mouth view is limited by overlying bony structures no fractures or subluxation cervical spine straightening?

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What does it mean neck x-ray report. no fractures or subluxation visualized. cervical spine straightening. no prevertebral soft tissue swelling. open mouth view is limited by overlying bony structures. ?

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I had x-rays for chronic lower back pain. report says moderate right facet hypertrophy is present at l5-s1. mild narrowing of the l5-s1 disc is noted. i also had x-rays of my knee which said lateral patellar subluxation. how can they help me?

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What do you suggest if my husband had a x-ray and was told to come back in 4 weeks to recheck and see that something is disolved?

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Can an x-ray be used to see your heart?

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Can you use an x-ray to diagnose a pcl tear to see if you need reconstruction?

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Went for x ray because of back pain and they also see white traces but he said i should avoid places with people that smoke shud i be worried?

A member asked:

It is so painful especially if i travel for a long distance it is like a wound inside but physical can't see any sign like reddish swelling, i went for x-ray no sign, drank tramazac pills ,used toxifying pads still pains doesn't go away.

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