Question 1

x ray report (lumbosacral spine ap & lat), what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Views: AP refers to Anterior-posterior &amp; lat refers to lateral views of the spine; nothing too fancy, just radiology terminology.

Question 2

what's the rehabilitation after  lumbosacral spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on u & type: This depends on the type of surgery done and what condition you are in at the time of surgery and whether there were any complications with the surgery.  For an outpatient microdisectomy, it can range from activity restriction for several weeks and some home exercises to a full fledged physical therapy program of at least 6 weeks with a more involved surgery like a multilevel fusion.

Question 3

who reads the lumbosacral spine mri?

Accepted Answer

Your radiologist: Your radiologist.  Your orthopod (if you were referred and he ordered the study) will probably take a look as well, for any surgical planning, etc.  But ultimately a radiologist will make the final read and is responsible for the findings.

Question 4

can mri of the lumbosacral spine show infection without contrast?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MRI does not : Need contrast enhancement and is a great imaging device for making a diagnosis of infection inthe spine whether it involves bone ( osteomyelitis ), disc ( discitis) or an epidural abscess.

Question 5

what can you see on a lumbosacral spine mri?

Accepted Answer

Fine structures: Fine structures including bone, bone marrow, nerves, nerve roots, discs, structures of discs and their pathologies spinal cord, epidural space and other anatomical structures of the back.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: lumbosacral spine mri?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic resonance : Mri (magnetic resonance imaging) is an imaging modality that does not use x-rays. It allows for detailed examination of the lumbo-sacral spine in three-dimensions.  This modality is particularly useful for examining the spine for herniated discs, spinal stenosis (narrowing), or spinal tumors.  This information is particularly useful if surgery is necessary. These studies are done as an outpatient.

Question 7

who's best to read lumbosacral spine mri?

Accepted Answer

Radiologist and: Your ordering doctor, some doctors are trained how to read MRI and some are not.

Question 8

i have a broad based bulging disc l5 s1 and multilevel  facet arthropathy throughout the lumbosacral spine. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It means that : the disc between the 5th lumbar &amp; 1st sacral vertebrae has developed a weak spot that allows the soft pulpy inside to bulge out. The rest has to do with the places where vertebrae connect. HEADS UP: Words really aren't enough here. ASK to review the images with the doc. You deserve an explanation in terms you understand. BUT, you also owe it to yourself to do your homework. Read up about it first.

Question 9

what is the different between one series of  spine mri pictures to cervical, thoracic, or lumbosacral spine mri (each separate)?

Accepted Answer

Being able to: optimize MRI technical parameters to specific regions of the spine allows for a more detailed examination than when attempting to image the entire spine in a single field of view.

Question 10

how many x-ray shots (views) are taken for an x-ray of lumbar spine?

Accepted Answer

Usually 3: A front or AP view, a side view, and a side view where the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum.

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