Question 1

what does an l5 ttransitional vertebrae mean?

Accepted Answer

Looks like sacrum : A transitional L5 vertebrae is a fairly common finding when reviewing lumbar spine x-rays. It basically means that your L5 vertebrae has characteristics of s1( or the sacrum). Sometimes referred to as a "sacralized l5"... Nothing to be worried about...!

Question 2

my l5 vertebrae is not healing. why is this happening?

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Spine fracture: Depending on the type- and location of the fracture, healing of a spine fracture can be compromised if there is too much stress on the bone. In the bottom of the spine, there are a lot of forced that keep wiggling the fracture back-and-forth, and prevent the bone-cells from bridging across. Often, surgical stabilization is required to allow the fracture gap to heal and make the pain better...

Question 3

how to treat reoccurent spondylolysis in my l5 vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

See the Spinal surg-: Eon who has treated you, as he would have options to help you, as he knows you, has treated you, knows the local condition of your back, etc and whatever previous treatments were used.
Spinal fusion or a redo fusion might be an option.
Check with him/her.
Good luck.

Question 4

can the inflammation of the l5 vertebrae cause lower abdoml pain that radiates to the lower back.all tests are normal and this pain seems a mystery?

Accepted Answer

L 5 pain: Yes, dorsal root irritation of L5 can cause this.

Question 5

what does it mean when your lower spine x-ray report says "notable for a lumbus vertebrae at l5"?

Accepted Answer

Disc herniating: Sounds like possible limbus vertebra at 5th lumbar vertebra at lower back. Limbus vertebra is  defect in the anterior margin of the vertebral body where disc material herniates. Sometimes but less often posterior in location. Anterior herniation usually asymptomatic but posterior herniation can be symptomatic.

Question 6

i have done physical theropy and cyropractics for my levoscoliosis and missing l5 vertebrae and i'm still in pain. what should i look at for medical treatments?

Accepted Answer

An evaluation: It is time to see a Physician, either a primary care or a specialist in back problems.  There are many good treatments depending on the exact source of your pain and symptoms.

Question 7

i have a cob angle of 26 degrees with a slight rotation in my spine w my levoscoliosis. would me also missing my l5 vertebrae make my pain worse and effect my scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

Seek consultation: Pain with scoliosis may have many etiologies, bone, nerve or muscle, in the adult. Consultation with orthopedic doctror and physical therapist may help. In general non surgical attempts at improving pain should be considered before surgery. The absence of vertebra is usually not likely to increase pain unless causes increase in deformity.

Question 8

i am missing my l5 vertebrae, is it necessary to have back surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ur parents should: B asking this. But 4 Ur information, there R usually the same # of vertebrae, so U may have an extra thoracic or cervical 1. If U R having lots of low back pain, ask Ur parents 2 make an appointment with a spinal surgeon.

Question 9

my 13-year-old son has spondylolysis with minimum spondylolisthesis of the l5 vertebrae. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

No: In most cases, no. Conservative measures usually work and a normal active life is possible.

Question 10

how do i find out and who can tell definitively if my l5 is sacralized or have transitional vertebrae? x ray? pcp?

Accepted Answer

Go see an Orthopod: I would recommend you see an orthopedic spine specialist. That way, you know you will get the proper x-rays.

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How to treat reoccurent spondylolysis in my l5 vertebrae?

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Can the inflammation of the l5 vertebrae cause lower abdoml pain that radiates to the lower back.all tests are normal and this pain seems a mystery?

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What does it mean when your lower spine x-ray report says "notable for a lumbus vertebrae at l5"?

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I have done physical theropy and cyropractics for my levoscoliosis and missing l5 vertebrae and i'm still in pain. what should i look at for medical treatments?

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I have a cob angle of 26 degrees with a slight rotation in my spine w my levoscoliosis. would me also missing my l5 vertebrae make my pain worse and effect my scoliosis?

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I am missing my l5 vertebrae, is it necessary to have back surgery?

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My 13-year-old son has spondylolysis with minimum spondylolisthesis of the l5 vertebrae. is this serious?

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How do i find out and who can tell definitively if my l5 is sacralized or have transitional vertebrae? x ray? pcp?

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