Baastrup syndrome

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Low back ache

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Lumbar spine

mri

Grade II listhesis of L5 over S1 with pseudoarticulation between the L5-S1 spinous processes.

Case Discussion

Spondylolisthesis with Baastrup disease (pseudoarticulation at spinous processes) L5-S1 level.

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