Lumbosacral transitional vertebra - type Ia

Case contributed by Shailaja Muniraj
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Low back ache

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Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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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. 

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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

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This is a case of type 1a lumbosacral transitional vertebra.

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