Translation please? bilateral pars interarticularis in the lamina of L5

[BlueTaelon]

We dont have internet at home right now so I haven't been around much. I ended up in the ER Saturday for several abdominal pain (thought it was pancreatitis) and they did a CT with contrast. I saw my regular Dr for a follow up today and while we discussed my ER visit he didn't mention that the report said:

 

Bony Structures: No destructive lesions identified. bilateral pars interarticularis and lamina in the lamina of L5 normal alignment of the lumbar spine.

 

Impression: bilateral pars interarticularis lamina in the lamina of L5

 

huh? I'll call my dr and ask but does that mean? google says something about a compression fracture? I would think he would have asked me about that.

[displace]

Pars interarticularis is a physical part of the bony vertebrae. Sounds like part of the medical transcription is missing?

 

If final impression says normal, I may assume the report was supposed to say normal bilateral pars interarticularis.

 

ETA: ???

[BlueTaelon]

Drs office just called back, its a healed compression fracture on L5. I know when I broke it and the Dr just did an xray and had me in a girdle thing from hip to breast. I was in severe pain and bed ridden for 2 months but they kept saying no break and i didnt believe them. I couldnt even walk more then a few feet:( got hurt loading the trailer for a cross country move. I still mess up my back and need my spine realigned on a regular basis since that accident:(

[displace]

Oh my gosh that sounds horrible! Would PT help at this point?

[BlueTaelon]

Actually it would becuase my core is so weak which is why my back keeps coming out of alignment but I have childcare and transportation issues. Hoping I can address in the fall. For now I know not to pick up more then 20-30lbs max.