Question 1

What is mild degenerative narrowing at the lumbosacral junction? this is what i was told that i have. i am 40 years old and have pain in my lower back

Accepted Answer

This is a normal finding on an imaging study of the back in a 40 year old. It is possibly related to but not likely responsible for the pain in your back.

Question 2

What treatment is there for the facet hypertrophy at the lumbosacral junction? i am in severe pain and can hardly walk at times.not able to work

Accepted Answer

You need an evaluation by a surgeon who specializes in back problems

Question 3

I recently had an mri with the results facet hypertrophy at the lumbosacral junction and clips in the gull bladder fossa. can u please explain?

Accepted Answer

joints are small joints that articulate the posterior vertebra with one another. "Facet hypertrophy" means degenerative arthritis of these joints. The lumbosacral junction is the junction between the last lumbar vertebra(L5) and the first sacral vertebra(S1).   "Clips" in the gallbladder fossa means surgical clips or staples, so you must have had your gallbladder surgically removed in the past.

Question 4

What to do if i'm always in tension due to low back pain mri study reveals transitional vertebra at lumbosacral junction?

Accepted Answer

Have a neurosurgeon or ortho spine surgeon review the case and see if you might be a candidate for lumbar  lamenectomy

Question 5

Definition of lumbosacral neuritis?

Accepted Answer

Neuritis means inflammation of a nerve, but we would not usually describe lumbosacral nerve problems by that term.  Might instead use radiculitis or radiculopathy.  Not sure of what context this was introduced, but perhaps this refers to pain radiating from your spine down a leg.  If occurring after back surgery, perhaps post-op scarring or arachnoiditis.

Question 6

What is sprain lumbosacral?

Accepted Answer

Lumbosacral refers to the low back region. Sprain and strain are sometimes used interchangeably, but these refer to overstretching ligaments in the case of sprain, and muscles in the case of sprain. In the low back  you have both muscles and ligaments and frequently have over exerted and overstretched both.

Question 7

Benefits of mri with contrast for lumbosacral injuries?

Accepted Answer

Acute lumbosacral injuries do not require MRI with contrast.

Question 8

What do i need to know about lumbosacral spondylolysis?

Accepted Answer

First.See your primary care provider to be sure of the proper diagnosis.  Then be sure to take prescription exactly as prescribed. Stretching exercises often help arthritis of the spine.

Question 9

Can someone with lumbosacral spondylosis get a disability?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis is just wear and tear changes in a joint.  Any joint.  Every living mammal will have some form of arthritis from normal wear changes from living.  If every one with arthritis were on disability, then 100% of folks would be disabled. Arthritis is not a disease.  It is a normal part of living.

Question 10

Does lumbosacral clumping of nerves roots  cause paralysis? if so how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

If you mean by "clumping" is tethering of your spinal cord then yes, progressive lower extremity weakness can occur without treatment. Arachnoiditis which is another type of clumping from prior injections or surgery typically does not but it can lead to chronic nerve pain.

Lumbosacral junction pain

What is mild degenerative narrowing at the lumbosacral junction? this is what i was told that i have. i am 40 years old and have pain in my lower back

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What treatment is there for the facet hypertrophy at the lumbosacral junction? i am in severe pain and can hardly walk at times.not able to work

I recently had an mri with the results facet hypertrophy at the lumbosacral junction and clips in the gull bladder fossa. can u please explain?

What to do if i'm always in tension due to low back pain mri study reveals transitional vertebra at lumbosacral junction?

Definition of lumbosacral neuritis?

What is sprain lumbosacral?

Benefits of mri with contrast for lumbosacral injuries?

What do i need to know about lumbosacral spondylolysis?

Can someone with lumbosacral spondylosis get a disability?

Does lumbosacral clumping of nerves roots cause paralysis? if so how long does it take?

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