What is L5-S1?

L5-S1 is the point of transition between the lumbar spine and sacral spine in the lower back. L5 and S1 are merged by the lumbosacral facet joints along with articular cartilage.

What is the treatment for L5 S1 spondylolisthesis?

Treatment for Spondylolisthesis L5-S1 The goal of L5-S1 spondylolisthesis treatment is to stabilize the spine, stop or reverse the slipping and pain relief. Non-surgical treatment methods are used if the slippage is not more than 50% and with no significant neurological compromise. Surgery might be used only in high-grade spondylolisthesis.

What is the L4-5 level of anterolisthesis?

The L4-5 level is the second most common location for anterolisthesis. Anterolisthesis is graded based on the degree of slippage of one vertebral body on the adjacent vertebral body. Anterolisthesis severity can be graded by the Meyerding classification and its cause classified according to the Wiltse type.

What is the difference between L5 and S1?

L5 and S1 are merged by the lumbosacral facet joints along with articular cartilage. L5-S1 receives a higher degree of mechanical stress compared to the above portion and also helps in transferring loads from the spine into the pelvis and legs.

What is L5-S1 isthmic spondylolisthesis?

L5-S1 Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: A small fracture in the facet joints can allow the L5 vertebra to slip forward over the S1 vertebra, impinging the nerve root and leading to leg pain and other symptoms.

What is the discus L5-S1?

El disco L5-S1, que se encuentra entre las vértebras L5 y S1, puede ocasionar dolor en las piernas o lumbalgia si la parte interna del disco está herniada o si el disco se deteriora. Las vertebras L5 y S1 están conectadas en la parte posterior de la columna mediante dos articulaciones llamadas articulaciones facetarias

What are the protrusions of L5?

L5 consists of a vertebral body in front and an arch in the back that has 3 bony protrusions: a prominent spinous process in the middle and two transverse processes on the sides. These protrusions serve as attachment points for ligaments.