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A member asked:

Leg's numb and tingling sensation xray show l4-5 sacralization with no significant degenerative changes what does that mean?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Merger: Sacralization means the lumbar bones listed are calcifying together, with a appearance like the sacrum (whose bones are all fused together). Can be a normal variant, can occur after trauma (or surgery). If no degenerative changes noted, less likely the source of your symptoms, but nerve studies might be needed.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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