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What is the definition of Spondylolysis?

Spondylolysis is a vertebral defect that usually happens in the lumbar or thoracic vertebrae area of the body. It happens to people who practice certain sports like tennis, and especially within men.


What is the icd 9 code for pars defect?

The ICD-9 code for pars defect, specifically referring to spondylolysis, is 738.4. This code is used to classify a defect in the pars interarticularis of the vertebrae. It's important to note that ICD-9 codes have largely been replaced by ICD-10 codes, so for current coding practices, it's advisable to refer to the ICD-10 code M43.16 for spondylolysis.


What is spondylolysis and grade 1 spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolysis is a condition characterized by a stress fracture or defect in the pars interarticularis of a vertebra, often occurring in the lower back. Grade 1 spondylolisthesis refers to a mild forward slippage of one vertebra over another, typically assessed on a scale of 1 to 4, with grade 1 indicating less than 25% displacement. Together, these conditions can lead to lower back pain and may affect spinal stability. Treatment may involve physical therapy, pain management, or in some cases, surgery.


Why does your daughters lower back hurt?

There are many causes of low back pain, and this is a very common condition. The most common causes of pain depend on a patient's age. Young women (teenage) may have acute or chronic back due to a stress fracture (spondylolysis), muscle spasm, disc problem or ligament sprain. Middle-age and older individuals often have back pain secondary to disc problems and arthritis. Consider seeing a physician if her symptoms last beyond a week.


Is Spinal decompression for bulging disc in neck a good idea?

Non-surgical spinal decompression can be very beneficial is some cases.  This involves focused segmental traction of different levels of the spine.  The traction alternates its tension in an attempt to create negative pressure within the disc and rehydrate the inner material of the disc.  This can work well with herniated discs but is not a good idea with some spinal disorders (like spondylolysis or severe degeneration).  If you are considering this therapy you really should speak with a healthcare provider who offers this service to see if you are a good candidate.


How is spondylosis diagnosed?

Not all cases of spondylolysis result in symptoms. Back discomfort is typically the only sign when it occurs. Exercise and sports-related physical strain can intensify the pain, which is especially noticeable while bending over backward. Generally speaking, despite the pain, one can carry on with their everyday activities. Spinal anomalies indicative of cervical spondylosis, such as bone spurs, can be seen on an X-ray. An X-ray can also help rule out more serious and uncommon causes, such as tumors, cancer, infections, or fractures, if you're having severe and unusual neck pain or stiffness. An MR scan may also be suggested by a physician to provide a more thorough look of the spinal cord and the surrounding nervous system. If there's a worry that spondylosis has started to compress spinal nerve tissue, the doctor might schedule an exam to verify proper nerve impulse transmission to the muscles. For more details visit our website today : Spondylosis Treatment Pune | Ayurvedic Excellence At Pune Spondylosis, a prevalent spinal condition, demands more than conventional treatments. In Pune, PriyaVeda, a pioneering Ayurveda and Panchakarma Hospital Call us : (+91) 837 898 2834 Office Address: Care of Shree Ayurveda Panchakarma Hospital, Sr.No.43, Pathare Thube Nagar, Nagar Rd, Chandan Nagar, Pune - 411014


What are the diffrent forms of arthritis?

Arthritis(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis, however most of these fall under the following category's of the disease.OsteoarthritisRheumatoid arthritisSeptic arthritisGout and pseudo-goutJuvenile idiopathic arthritisStill's diseaseAnkylosing spondylitisSecondary to other diseases:Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeSarcoidosisHenoch-Schönlein purpuraPsoriatic arthritisReactive arthritisHaemochromatosisHepatitisWegener's granulomatosis (and many other vasculitis syndromes)Lyme diseaseFamilial Mediterranean feverHyperimmunoglobulinemia D with recurrent feverTNF receptor associated periodic syndromeInflammatory bowel disease (Including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)


What is mild grade 1 spondylolisthesis?

Each vertebra has a pair of joints with its next (above & below) vertebra called the facet joints. These "joints" hook together at the facet joints (picture "hooking" the fingertip of one hand with your other) and are held together by ligaments. On each vertebra there is a curved "plate" (called a lamellae) that encloses the area where the central spinal cord runs , all the way from the neck to the base of the spine. The facet joints come off of this plate in the back area of each vertebra (like your fingers, only shorter), and help stabilized the spine throughout your life.. This discussion is about the lumbar (lower) back area... The finger --or body--portion of the facet joints are formed during our development in the mother, and gradually calcify and become strong bones in most people. In a few, one --or both-- these bodies don't calcify, and thereby do not help hold the spine together. If only one side of these facet joints is affected, nothing will happen (this is called Spondylolysis), but if both are not calcified (actually, remain cartilage --like the tip of your nose) then the spine can slip forward... The spine is wrapped by seven layers of thick ligaments, and these, plus the facet joints stabilize the spine, and make it very hard to fracture the spine. Rarely, these body portions of the facets can fracture and allow forward-slippage of the spine. If both "finger" portion of the facets do not calcify, the spine can slip forward, causing pain. There are five grades of severity of forward slippage, grade 1 being the least amount of slippage. If the person with a grade 1 (or even grade 2 in many) maintains a desirable weight and exercises regularly (so the abdominal & back muscles can help re-enforce the spine and keep the body balance correct) then there is little to worry about. You can "Google" and find a lot of articles about this subject...


Is there flattening of lumbar spine with anterior pelvic tilt?

Assuming the subject is in a standing upright postion ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT- topographically speaking, the anterior superior iliac spines will be forward of the pubic symphysis; FLATTENED LUMBAR SPINE- a term understood but I prefer some topograpical measurements, as numbers are easier to understand. To determine the lumbar lordosis, it can be calculated by taking a measurement with an inclinometer at T12 level and S1 level. The T12 measurement is usually found to be in a position of EXTENSION {-} in relationship to the vertical plane. The S1 measurement is usually in a position of FLEXION {+}. Example T12 -20 degrees and S1 +20 degrees the lumbar lordosis would be 40 degrees measured topographically. Now using the following classification: A DEEP LORDOSIS 50 - 70 degrees range {60 or more} A MEDIAN LORDOSIS 30 - 50 degrees range A SHALLOW LORDOSIS 15 - 30 degrees range { 20 or less } At this point, the LUMBAR LORDOSIS can be considered SYMMETRICAL when the T12 and S1` measurements are equal and ASYMMETRICAL when they are not equal. A SYMMETRICAL LUMBAR LORDOSIS is not a common finding whereas the ASYMMETRICAL LUMBAR LORDOSIS is common. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Suspect the following in the presence of---- 1. Any LUMBAR LORDOSIS that is ASYMMETRICAL with the S1 measurement larger than the T12 measurement and the S1 measurement is greater than 30 degrees- AN ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT WEDGED-SHAPED VERTEBRAL BODY OF L5 WEDGED-SHAPED DISCS OF L4/L5 AND L5/S1 RULE OUT Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, and a transitional vertebra of the last lumbar segment. 2. Any LUMBAR LORDOSIS that is ASYMMETRICAL with the S1 measurement smaller than the T12 measurement and the S1 measurment is less than 10 degrees--- A POSTERIOR PELVIC TILT REDUCED SACRAL FLEXION ANGLE MULTIPLE LEVEL SPONDYLOSIS MEASURE THE SUBJECT BUT CHANCES ARE GREAT THAT WITH AN ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT THE LUMBAR LORDOSIS WOULD NOT BE FLATTENING UNLESS THERE ARE GROSS STRUCTURAL CHANGES PRESENCE. What is the range of motion of the lumbar spine----and what is the lumbar/pelvic rhythm?


What can you do for l4-l5 pseudo disc bulge?

This is a REALLY rare phenomenon, and is an XRay finding in people who have something called "Spondylolisthesis" and occurs in about 2% of the population... I have to gradually work toward answering your question, so bear with me... If you will copy and paste into Google this URL (the http:... address at the top of the screen): http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=Lumbar+vertebra&um=1&ie=UTF-8 Note the facet joints in the pictures. These are essentially the 2 legs of a tripod, the body of the vertebra being the 3rd leg... The way these facet joints join, or 'hook together' is like if you hooked two fingers of each hand together, pulling in opposite directions. They are tied together by ligaments to keep them from slipping appart, just like the ligaments in your other joints (fingers, knees, etc) are tied together. Between each vertebra are the spinal disks, which act as "shock absorbers", and the vertebra are tied together by 7 layers of ligaments... That's how the spine is tied together to keep the vertebra from slipping forward (pulled by the weight of the front of the body) and crushing the spinal nerves as the travel down the spinal canal, located in the back-section of the vertebral spine. In the womb, the skeleton forms as cartilage and calcium begins to be deposited; after we are born it continues to be deposited so the bones all become hardened and able to bear our weight as we mature (all except the joint surfaces that have cartilage there to promote joint movement). In a very few folks, at the L5 level, calcium isn't deposited into one or both facet joint areas as they arise from the body of the vertebra... If one side (facet-area) of this spinal area doesn't "calcify" and become hard, it is called Spondylolysis, and the spine will stay in alignment unless there is severe trauma that fractures the other calcified (normal) part. If neither side in the facet area calcify --and remains soft cartilage-- eventually the areas will separate and allow the spine to slide forward a little, L5 on S1. If it's just a little (grade I) their might be just a small amount of pain since the multiple layers of ligaments that wrap around the vertebra hold the spine together [only 20% of the strength of the spinal column is produced by the bones and ligaments, the other 80% is the produced by the muscles that support the spine]. Depending on the severity, there are 5 grades --or degrees-- of forward slippage of the spine allowed by the fractured L5 area. Now to your question... IF the spine slides forward, it will pull on the spinal disc between L5 & S1 (picture squashing a marshmallow, then sliding it a little). THAT is the way the squashed / pulled forward disc will show up on the Xray... it will appear as though it is bulging, but it really isn't... Sorry it took so long...!


What are two types of arthritis?

Two common types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition caused by wear and tear on the joints, leading to pain and stiffness. Rheumatoid Arthritis, on the other hand, is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation and pain. Supporting joint health with a supplement like JointXL Plus can help manage inflammation and improve joint function, making it a valuable addition to your arthritis care routine.


What are the 100 forms of arthritis?

Forms of arthritis and associated diseasesLupus, Lyme Disease, Adult Onset Still's Disease, Marfan Syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Mycotic Arthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteitis Deformans, Aseptic Necrosis, Osteoarthritis, Avascular Necrosis, Osteonecrosis, Basal Joint Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Behcet's Disease, Bursitis, Paget's Disease of Bone, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Palindromic Rheumatism, Celiac Disease, Polyarteritis Nodosa, CMC Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Complex Regional Pain, Polymyositis, Costochondritis, Pseudogout, Psoriatic Arthritis, Crohn's Disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, Degenerative Joint Disease, Dermatomyositis, Reiter's Syndrome, Discoid Lupus, Erythematosus, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Rheumatic Fever, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Felty Syndrome, Scleroderma, Fibro myalgia, Septic Arthritis, Fifth Disease, Sjogren's Syndrome, Forestier Disease, Somatotroph Adenoma, Fungal Arthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Gaucher Disease, Takayasu Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis, Temporal Arteritis Gonococcal Arthritis, Tendonitis, Gout, Tietze's Syndrome, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, TMJ / TMD, Infectious Arthritis, Tuberculous Arthritis. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Joint Hyper mobility, Vasculitis, Juvenile Arthritis, Viral Arthritis, Kawasaki Disease, Wegener's Granulomatosis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease,