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X-ray Of Lumbo Sacral Spine Revealed Calcification Of Anterior Longitudinal Ligament. Meaning ?

As per report of X-ray of Lumbo sacral spine ( AP & Lateral) issued by Sr. Resident ( Radio-diagnosis), it is revealed that Lordosis and intervertebral disc spaces are maintained, calcification of anterior longitudinal ligament at L3-L4 and unilateral sacralisation of L5. So far as blood report is concerned, Blood: Glucose (F)-87mg/dl, uric acid-7.0mg/dl, R.A. test (Latex)-
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X-ray report shows that
1.     You have normal curvature of spine in lumbar region and space between two vertebra is also normal.
2.     There is age related calcification of anterior longitudinal ligament at L3-4 level.
3.     There is unilateral sacralization of lumbar L5 vertebra means unilaterally L5 vertebra becomes part of sacrum and it is normal variant.
So, you have normal X-ray report.
Don’t worry at all.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan

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X-ray Of Lumbo Sacral Spine Revealed Calcification Of Anterior Longitudinal Ligament. Meaning ?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM X-ray report shows that 1. You have normal curvature of spine in lumbar region and space between two vertebra is also normal. 2. There is age related calcification of anterior longitudinal ligament at L3-4 level. 3. There is unilateral sacralization of lumbar L5 vertebra means unilaterally L5 vertebra becomes part of sacrum and it is normal variant. So, you have normal X-ray report. Don’t worry at all. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan