1. Home
  2. Lumbar spine
  3. Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis

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

Related Articles



Radiology Report MRI Templates

Our website is a comprehensive database of radiology reports, designed to help radiologists, students, and medical professionals access structured, high-quality case templates.
These templates are based on real radiology cases and are provided for educational purposes only—they should be adapted to each individual patient scenario.