Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
MRI Shows Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis. Interpretation?
Hi! I just had an MRI and I haven t seen a doctor to explain to me the impression. Please explain what it means. Please see below. Thank you. Grade 1 spondylolisthesis , L5 over S1 vertebrae Right paracentral disc with posterolateral annular fissure , L4-L5 level with indentation of the ventral thecal sac , narrowing of the right neuroforamina and abutment of the right descending L5 nerve root . Filum terminale lipoma.
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Your MRI report suggests mild degenerative changes in the lumbar spine region.
There are mild disc bulges, which are compressing the lumbar nerves.
There is also a mild listhesis- forward movement of lowest lumbar bone.
These changes could result in back pain and pain along the legs.
Initial treatment would be with medications such a pregabalin and physiotherapy.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
Your MRI report suggests mild degenerative changes in the lumbar spine region.
There are mild disc bulges, which are compressing the lumbar nerves.
There is also a mild listhesis- forward movement of lowest lumbar bone.
These changes could result in back pain and pain along the legs.
Initial treatment would be with medications such a pregabalin and physiotherapy.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Physiotherapy
Loading Online Doctors....