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A slight loss of anterior stature of the l1 vertebra is unchanged, compared to the ct scanogram of 2009. other lumbar vertebrae are normal in stature. there is no lumbar spondylolisthesis. axial images suggest a nondisplaced fracture of the l4 facet (imag

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Need more info: Not sure what your question is, but how old are you and what are your symptoms? Have you had any trauma lately? All these factors help determine the significance of any radiographic abnormality. Also, when the radiologists use a term like "suggest", it means they can't tell for sure if an abnormality is really present or not.

Answered 8/13/2015

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