Question 1

grade1 anterolisthesis of l5 on s1, congenital anterior wedge deformities of t12 l1 present. bilateral l5 pars interarticularis defects. means what?

Accepted Answer

The tiny plates: which help stabilize the veterbrae one with another are missing at the 5th Lumbar Veertebral level causing a SLIPPAGE of the L-5 veterbrae on the sacrum (S1).  this is associated with a smaller height of two of the veterbrae ABOVE the defect  T-12 (the lowest chest (thoracic) veterbrae and the highest Lumbar (low back) veterbrae..... Hope this helps..difficult to explain without a "pointer"

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Question 2

what is the basic meaning when mri shows bilateral l5 pars interarticularis defects without subluxation? this incurred after a multiple car accident.

Accepted Answer

Low back pain: Subluxation means partial dislocation of a bone, something luckily you do not have although you appear to have some damage to the L-5 spinal; bone but no fracture. Continue to see your orthopedic surgeon and/or family physician for followup for pain relief and physiotherapy

Question 3

this was on my ct scan report. bilateral l5 pars interarticularis defects with 4 mm of grade 1 anterolisthesis of l5 on s1?

Accepted Answer

CT findings : How does a CT or any test apply to me? To answer that it should be understood that tests results are taken into account with the things the patients, says, the examination, lab tests, and all other diagnostic tests. This is a relative forward slip in position in the last backbone.   This may cause back pain or may not. Certainly, it is a pre-disposition for low back problems.

Question 4

i had a nm bone spect today, what does this mean?
findings compatible with l5 pars interarticularis
left defect or stress injury with uptake.

Accepted Answer

Not much: In the future you might have a slippage of L5 on S1. Your doctor can tell you more.

Question 5

a ct results states: "bilateral pars interarticularis defects are present at l5." everything else normal. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Fracture: That part of the vertebral body that connects the body to the joints is the pars. Can break easily.

Question 6

what is break noted in pars interarticularis between l5 s1 level?

Accepted Answer

Spondylolysis: Spondylo means spine and lysis means crack.  These can be congenital variety which is genetic in origin occuring in 6% of the us population or after trauma which can be repetitve particularly in certain high level athletes like swimmers, gymnasts, pitchers, football linemen to name a few.  Most are treated non operatively.  It can be from trauma too.  They can be found in about 6% of the us

Question 7

what does this mean? there is asymmetrical uptake in the left l5 pars interarticularis and the sacro iliac joints bilaterally

Accepted Answer

Recommendation : This is absolutely necessary to discuss this result with your doctor, who knows your clinical presentation. Otherwise it's not conclusive.

Question 8

can you tell me what chronic bilateral pars interarticularis defects on my mri mean?

Accepted Answer

Called spondylolysis: Spondylo means spine and lysis means crack.  Can be congenital variety which is genetic origin occuring in 6% of us population or after trauma which can be repetitve particularly in certain high level athletes ie. Swimmers, gymnasts, pitchers, football linemen to name a few.  Most treated non operatively.  Chronic means long standing ; no potential for healing but not meaning remaining symptomatic.

Question 9

what does bilateral l5 with par defects mean?

Accepted Answer

Pars defect: The pars is a brdige between the upper and lower part of the vertebrea. A pars defect is a stress fracture in the arch between the facet joints of the spine . it is also called spondylolysis it is a common cause of LBP.Treat by PT brace surgery

https://www.hss.edu/conditions_spondylolysis-
pars-fracture-spine.asp

http://www.massgeneral.org/ortho-childrens/conditions-treatments/spondylolysis.aspx

Question 10

can the l5 pars defect cause severe pain?

Accepted Answer

Pars defect: Pars defects are disruption of the bony connection between the front and back of the spine.  These defects can be asymptomatic  or cause back and leg pain depending on the severity or lack of associated nerve compression. Treatment for symptomatic lesions includes core strengthening, pain management with possible pars injection, or surgery.

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Grade1 anterolisthesis of l5 on s1, congenital anterior wedge deformities of t12 l1 present. bilateral l5 pars interarticularis defects. means what?

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What is the basic meaning when mri shows bilateral l5 pars interarticularis defects without subluxation? this incurred after a multiple car accident.

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This was on my ct scan report. bilateral l5 pars interarticularis defects with 4 mm of grade 1 anterolisthesis of l5 on s1?

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I had a nm bone spect today, what does this mean? findings compatible with l5 pars interarticularis left defect or stress injury with uptake.

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A ct results states: "bilateral pars interarticularis defects are present at l5." everything else normal. what does that mean?

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What is break noted in pars interarticularis between l5 s1 level?

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What does this mean? there is asymmetrical uptake in the left l5 pars interarticularis and the sacro iliac joints bilaterally

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Can you tell me what chronic bilateral pars interarticularis defects on my mri mean?

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What does bilateral l5 with par defects mean?

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Can the l5 pars defect cause severe pain?

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