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  • CShepp1
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    Could you please explain what this means and what I can do about it? I’m tired of the pain.

    Cervical spine X-ray:
    Abnormal straightening with reversal of normal lordosis with grade 1 anterolisthesis of C2 on C3 with flexion which is reduced in the neutral view and demonstrates grade 1 retrolisthesis with extension.

    Additionally, there is grade 1 retrolisthesis of C3 on C4 with extension which is reduced in neutral and flexian views.

    Thank you!

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    A cervical anterolisthesis that turns into a retrolisthesis noted at C2-3 is a relatively unstable degenerative spondylolisthesis. See both “https://neckandback.com/conditions/degenerative-spondylolisthesis-cervical/” and “https://neckandback.com/conditions/cervical-spine-instability/”.

    The C3-4 retrolisthesis is a residual of degenerative disc disease of the C3-4 disc. See”https://neckandback.com/conditions/cervical-degenerative-disc-disease/”

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
    CShepp1
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    Dr. Corenman,

    Thank you for your answer. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I received another report back today. Could you explain what it means, what it means in relation to the cervical results, and what types of treatment you might recommend?

    Lumbar spine:
    Degenerative disc disease L5-S1 with facet arthropasty worst at L4-5 and L5-S1 along with rightward curvature of mid-lumbar spine.

    Thoracic spine:
    There is a mild leftward curvature of mid-lower thoracic spine.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    Lumbar degenerative disc disease you can find here: “https://neckandback.com/conditions/lumbar-degenerative-disc-disease-or-low-back-pain/” and the link to degenerative facet disease you can find at “https://neckandback.com/conditions/lumbar-degenerative-facet-disease/”.

    Dr. Corenman

    PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
     
    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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