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When it is said that the bone is separating at L5, it typically refers to a condition involving the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back, where there may be a fracture, slippage, or abnormal movement between the vertebrae. This separation can lead to instability, pain, and potential nerve compression. It may result from injuries, degenerative conditions, or other underlying health issues. Medical evaluation is important to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
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A police officer is rused to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the neck that has damaged a vertebra which of the following could be the abbreviation given to the damaged bone?
L5
What is bone marrow edema within the right L5 pedicle mean?
The L5 is the fifth lumbar vertebra. The pedicle is an extension from it. Bone marrow is normally found in many bones and is a place where red blood cells are made. The edema is a swelling due to fluid and can be very painful. See the link below for the anatomy of the vertebra and its' parts:
What does loss of disc signal at L4-L5 and L5-S1 mean?
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What is subluxation of L4 and L5?
whatis anterior subluxation on L5 on S1 mean?
What does moderate arthropathy L-4-L5 and L-5-S1 mean?
what does moderate facet arthropathy l5-s1 mean
What is sclerosis in the lower spine?
Scoliosis is thickening or hardening of the bone. The lower lumbar spine is the lower back (Disks L1 - L5). Scoliosis in the lower lumbar spine means you have thickening or hardening of the bone in the lower back (lumbar disks L1-L5).
What does sacralization of L5 vertebrae with right transverso-iliac neo-articulation mean?
left sided sacralisation of L5 vertebra seen
What is a sclerotic lesion L5?
A sclerotic lesion is slow growth, regeneration of the bone. L3 is the 3rd spinal vertebrae. If there is a sclerotic lesion with in l3. It simply means there is a condition, or bone defense located with in L3 .
What bone articulates with the sacrum?
The sacrum articulates with the ilium bones of the pelvis to form the sacroiliac joints.
What does slight progression of degenerative marrow endplate changes at the L5-S1 level mean?
what does slight progression of degenerative marrow in the l5 - s1
What is the largest bone in the spine?
The largest bone in the spine is the lumbar vertebrae, specifically the lumbar vertebra L5. It is located in the lower back and supports a significant portion of the body's weight.
What does it mean if I have slight bulging of the annulus at L5-S1 I have a lot of pain there.?
It means you have a slight herniation/slight bulging of the disc at the L5-S1 level of your spine.
