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Is X-Ray Magnetic Or Tomography Better To Check On Spondylolisthesis ?

Xray have shown o spondylisthesis l4 in front of L5 5mm. No. degen of disc or vertebras. I have pains in the back and weakness in legs. IT-säkerheten goding to be another xray to ser if it. has been worse. Would it. not be beter examined of an magnetic or tomografi?
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Hello

Spondylolisthesis can be better evaluated by non contrast CT scan.
CT is ideal to detect bony lesions.
Since there is no degeneration of inter vertebral disc or vertebra,CT scan is best for you.
3-D reconstruction and MPR is possible by new spiral CT scan machines.
It can assess listhesis exactly.
Treatment depend upon findings.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Is X-Ray Magnetic Or Tomography Better To Check On Spondylolisthesis ?

Hello Spondylolisthesis can be better evaluated by non contrast CT scan. CT is ideal to detect bony lesions. Since there is no degeneration of inter vertebral disc or vertebra,CT scan is best for you. 3-D reconstruction and MPR is possible by new spiral CT scan machines. It can assess listhesis exactly. Treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan