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How are spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis typically diagnosed?
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Imaging: When people present with back and leg pain, x-rays, mri, and ct will show them. Beware though. They may not be the source of the pain! they can be painless.
Answered 5/14/2013
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They are identified : By imaging studies like an x-ray, ct scan, bone scan or MRI or sometimes a combination of these studies.
Answered 6/10/2014
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