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Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis

Findings:
Anterior displacement of L4 in relation to L5, Grade I anterolisthesis with evidence of defect in pars interarticularis at this level.
Minimal posterolisthesis is also noted at L5/S1.

High grade intervertebral osteochondrosis at L4/5 with irregularities and subchondral sclerosis involving the endplates, marginal osteophytes, and disc degeneration with gas. Also broad-based total disc and bilateral osteoarthritis of the facet joints is seen at this level with moderate bilateral neural exit foraminal stenosis at L4/5.

Mild disc bulging is also noted at L3/4 and L5/S1 without any relevant stenosis.

The imaged soft tissue is unremarkable.

Impression:
Grade 1 anterolisthesis L4/5 due to bilateral spondylolysis with prominent intervertebral osteochondrosis, pseudo-disc and osteoarthritis of the facet joints, suggestive of chronic instability.

Updated on 6. June 2023

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Dr Sara Mohebbi is a Consultant Radiologist (Facharzt für Radiologie) with sub-specialty training in neuroradiology. She served as Chief Resident at University Hospital Freiburg and is a member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR). Her clinical focus includes demyelinating disease, neuro-oncology, and vascular neuroimaging. Dr Mohebbi is the Clinical Lead at Radiology Prime, where she provides independent second opinion reports on brain and spine MRI.