Reason: evaluate for spondylolysis and/or disc herniation History: lbp with extension for 2 years worse now with some radicular sx in legs Five lumbar type vertebral bodies are presumed to be present which are appropriate in overall alignment and height. The conus medullaris on sagittal imaging is grossly intact.At L5-S1 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.At L4-5 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.At L3-4 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.At L2-3 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.At L1-2 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.
1.No compromise to lumbar spinal canal or neural foramina.2.Although there are no indirect or direct findings to suggest spondylolysis on this exam, please not that plain films and CT are more sensitive in evaluating bony lesions such as pars defect relative to MRI.