Presentation
Low back ache
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lumbosacral transitional vertebra - type Ia
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Post operative laminectomy changes noted at the L4-5 and L5-S1 level.
The right-sided L5 transverse process appears enlarged and dysplastic. No underlying pseudo arthrosis. These features suggest a type 1a lumbosacral transitional vertebra.
From the case:
Lumbosacral transitional vertebra - type Ia
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The right-sided L5 transverse process appears enlarged and dysplastic. No underlying pseudo arthrosis. These features suggest a type 1a lumbosacral transitional vertebra.
Special thanks: Dr. Madan Mohan Babu
Case Discussion
This is a case of type 1a lumbosacral transitional vertebra.