Focal tracer uptake in L5 vertebra

Question 1

Hi could you please explain what "moderately intense increased tracer uptake at the l5-s1 level of the lumbar spine and l4-5 level and right hip joint?

Answer

Bone scan?: Did you have a bone scan done? Assuming that is the case, a chemical (tracer) is injected into the body and will "light up" anywhere there is increas... Read More

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Question 2

I went to my gp yesterday about pain in my right leg. i thought it might be a pinched nerve. he said it looks like a collapsed cushion at the l5 vertebra. he gave pain meds but still in pain.

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So your GP gave you: the correct diagnosis now you have to wait for the problem to resolve. Look up recommendations for ruptured lumbar disc on the internet and follow the... Read More

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Question 3

I have 35 degree congenital lumbar scoliosis along with spina bifida occulta in l5 vertebra. is lifting weights and doing push ups a good idea?

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It is fine: Typically spina bifida occulta is not highly destabilized and more of an incidental finding. The scoliosis should also not be a huge problem. My recom... Read More

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Well...: Exercising and lifting reasonable wights are good in general for everyone, as long as it doesn't bother your back. Would stay away from heavy squatti... Read More

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Question 4

I had a bad fall. i went to the hospital for an xray and it shows that i have mild compression fracture body of l5 vertebra. should i be worried? is there a cure for this? thank you?

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Depending upon the extent of the compression fracture, a relatively noninvasive vertebroplasty procedure may be indicated. However, in your case, it ... Read More

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Question 5

Does increase in tracer uptake means chances of cancer, or it is just a tumor formation site?

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Depends upon: the tracer used and the imaging technique. Perhaps you could ask the question again and give us more details Dr Z

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Question 6

Q. 1 of 2. renogran, left kidney. parenchymal tracer uptake is reduced with negligible wash out. what does it mean?

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If I understand the : Question correctly, the left kidney renogram shows decreased uptake of tracer, which means decreased kidney function. The negligible wash out means l... Read More

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Question 7

Bone scan normal except tracer uptake hot spots in both big toes. no pain here, labs neg for osteo + ra. don't exercise, what else could explain this?

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Early gout?: Early gout, among others, may affect preferentially the big toes.

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Question 8

What does it mean from a bone scan saying a normal pattern of slightly increased tracer uptake is noted in the articular areas and the sternum?

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Sounds like: they are describing the joints joining you ribs with your breast bone (stenum) Since there is constant motion in these joints the bone scan is proba... Read More

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Question 9

Increased tracer uptake in the cervical spine/ body scan. neck pain associated w/ torn labrum. copd diagnosis as well. is this worth a second look?

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Unclear story: Increased tracer uptake may or may not be pathological- arthritic joints in the neck will commonly have increased uptake. If it is in the vertebral b... Read More

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Question 10

Grade2 spondylolisthesis of l5/s1. i get back pain at least once per year for a week? does the pain mean the vertebra is further slipping forward?

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Usually not: Even a spondylolisthesis that is not further shifting forward can cause episodes of back and leg pain. It is fairly uncommon (although not impossible... Read More

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Focal tracer uptake in L5 vertebra

Hi could you please explain what "moderately intense increased tracer uptake at the l5-s1 level of the lumbar spine and l4-5 level and right hip joint?

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I went to my gp yesterday about pain in my right leg. i thought it might be a pinched nerve. he said it looks like a collapsed cushion at the l5 vertebra. he gave pain meds but still in pain.

I have 35 degree congenital lumbar scoliosis along with spina bifida occulta in l5 vertebra. is lifting weights and doing push ups a good idea?

I had a bad fall. i went to the hospital for an xray and it shows that i have mild compression fracture body of l5 vertebra. should i be worried? is there a cure for this? thank you?

Does increase in tracer uptake means chances of cancer, or it is just a tumor formation site?

Q. 1 of 2. renogran, left kidney. parenchymal tracer uptake is reduced with negligible wash out. what does it mean?

Bone scan normal except tracer uptake hot spots in both big toes. no pain here, labs neg for osteo + ra. don't exercise, what else could explain this?

What does it mean from a bone scan saying a normal pattern of slightly increased tracer uptake is noted in the articular areas and the sternum?

Increased tracer uptake in the cervical spine/ body scan. neck pain associated w/ torn labrum. copd diagnosis as well. is this worth a second look?

Grade2 spondylolisthesis of l5/s1. i get back pain at least once per year for a week? does the pain mean the vertebra is further slipping forward?

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