Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD The lumbosacral joint, also called L5-S1, is a term used to describe a part of the spine. L5-S1 is the exact spot where the lumbar spine ends and the sacral ...

Lumbosacral spine X-rays are taken to investigate the presence of persistent ongoing pain in the spine, or numbness or weakness of the pelvis and legs. It is used to look for signs of arthritis, i.e.

A lumbosacral spine X-ray, or lumbar spine X-ray, is an imaging test that helps your doctor view the anatomy of your lower back. The lumbar spine is made up of five vertebral bones.

The lumbosacral spine also consists of large blood vessels, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Why a lumbar MRI is done Your doctor may recommend an MRI to better diagnose or treat ...

Results of a recently published cross-sectional study showed a correlation between the presence and degree of degeneration in the facet joint and lumbosacral pelvic morphology. Researchers ...

2.2 Conservative treatments include pain relief, non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and manual therapy (see NICE's guideline on low back pain and sciatica). For people with severe, ...

Transforaminal vs. Interlaminar epidural steroid injections: Both offered similar pain relief, function for radiating low-back pain. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com ...

2.3 Transaxial interbody lumbosacral fusion is done with the patient under general anaesthesia. A small incision is made lateral to the coccyx and a guide-pin introducer is inserted under fluoroscopic ...