Question 1

my xray result showed minimal lumbar spondylosis l5-s1 with mild disc space narrowing and endplate sclerosis and small ventral osteophytes. meaning?

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Early degeneration: These are all findings seen in patients with early changes of degenerative arthritis of the spine, which affects about 30 percent of those over 35 and 90 percent of those over 60.  Consider being seen.  Many good treatment options available.

Question 2

what does hypertrophy/sclerosis noted at l4-l5 mean?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis: It means there are osteoarthritic changes at that location.

Question 3

i was diagnosed with a pseudoarticulation between l5 facet and sacrum with sclerosis. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

See Below: The L5-S1 facet joint is an articulation between the L5 vertebral body and the sacrum.  You have one on both sides and this is normal.   A pseudo-articulation is not a true articulation which may be suggesting a transitional vertebra. This means your L5 vertebra may have a large transverse process touching the sacrum and creating  a pseudoarticulation or "sclerosis".  Google Bertolotti Syndrome

Question 4

what does mild degenerative changes w end plate sclerosis and ostophytosis at l4and l5 and disk osteophyte complex w probable disk annular calcificati?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis: It describes osteoarthritis at that area of the spine.

Question 5

my ct shows: degenerateive disc disease at the l4-l5 level with degenerative endplate sclerosis.  what is degenerative endplate sclerosis?

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It is basically: degenerative arthritic changes involving the disc spaces between the vertebral bodies. Sclerosis means increased bone density, in this case of the endplates, which are the top and bottom of the vertebral bodies where the discs are attached.

Question 6

can sacroiliac joint sclerosis cause pinching of the l4-l5, s1-s2 nerves?

Accepted Answer

No: The sacroiliac joint is ligamentously very closed and stable. But if the inflammation is severe enough it can irritate elements of the sciatic nerve which is nearby. 
a  sclerotic sacroiliac joint is very important in the diagnosis of arthritic diseases

Question 7

is a prominent horizontal band of sclerosis in t8 -9 and l5-s1  multiple sclerosis, have had dizziness,balance problems and bad hand coordinaton?

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Possibly?: Depends of what you mean by sclerosis?  If there is abnormal findings on the spinal cord itself, possibly MS, but I'd expect there to be abnormal brain MRI as well.  If the "sclerosis" is involved in other structures: discs, facet joints, ligaments, etc.  Then you can take MS out of the picture.

Question 8

xr lumbar spine there is some irregularity of the inferior end plate l5 increased sclerosis of the articular processes throughout the lumbar spine, ?"

Accepted Answer

Varies : Increased sclerosis on the articular processes throughout the spine is another way to say you have diffuse arthritic changes in you spine.  The end plate irregularity is harder to say without seeing the film, it can also represent a change seen in arthritis, but can also represent a fracture or even be seen in an infection of the vertebrae.  You should see your doctor to go through it with you.

Question 9

with hypertropic facet sclerosis, l4-5,  l5-s1, should i look to ortho or neuro surgeon to fix? other speciality?tired of injections, don't want opiates

Accepted Answer

Either: Neuro/ortho spine surgeons can both treat facet arthritis surgically. However, great caution should be taken, as methods to reliably identify patients who will do well with surgery for facet arthritis has not been established by scientific evidence. Outcomes for facet pain surgery are difficult to predict. Some patients are made better, while others can end up worse.

Question 10

x-ray results showed- advanced l5-s1 degenerative disc disease, moderate facet in lower lumbar spine, l5-s1 4mm retrolistnesis and moderate sclerosis ?

Accepted Answer

Worn down: L5-S1 is the lowest motion segment in the spine.  The MRI shows that level has become "worn down" leading to degeneration of the disc and the facet joints, sclerosis, and a slight slippage (retro listless) of one vertebrae on the other.  Don't hesitate to be seen.  Many good treatment options available.

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My xray result showed minimal lumbar spondylosis l5-s1 with mild disc space narrowing and endplate sclerosis and small ventral osteophytes. meaning?

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What does hypertrophy/sclerosis noted at l4-l5 mean?

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I was diagnosed with a pseudoarticulation between l5 facet and sacrum with sclerosis. what does that mean?

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What does mild degenerative changes w end plate sclerosis and ostophytosis at l4and l5 and disk osteophyte complex w probable disk annular calcificati?

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My ct shows: degenerateive disc disease at the l4-l5 level with degenerative endplate sclerosis. what is degenerative endplate sclerosis?

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Can sacroiliac joint sclerosis cause pinching of the l4-l5, s1-s2 nerves?

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Is a prominent horizontal band of sclerosis in t8 -9 and l5-s1 multiple sclerosis, have had dizziness,balance problems and bad hand coordinaton?

A member asked:

Xr lumbar spine there is some irregularity of the inferior end plate l5 increased sclerosis of the articular processes throughout the lumbar spine, ?"

A member asked:

With hypertropic facet sclerosis, l4-5, l5-s1, should i look to ortho or neuro surgeon to fix? other speciality?tired of injections, don't want opiates

A member asked:

X-ray results showed- advanced l5-s1 degenerative disc disease, moderate facet in lower lumbar spine, l5-s1 4mm retrolistnesis and moderate sclerosis ?

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