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X-ray images of lower spine during forward and backward bending to check movement and instability.
This X-ray records side-view images of the lower lumbar and sacral spine while you bend forward and backward. It shows how spinal bones and joints move during flexion and extension. Measuring motion helps detect instability, slipping of vertebrae, and abnormal alignment. The test can reveal degenerative changes, spondylolisthesis, and some causes of chronic back pain. Doctors use these moving views to compare levels of motion, to plan or evaluate spine surgery, and to decide on treatments like physical therapy or injections. It is quick and usually done after a standard lumbar X-ray when instability is suspected. The images are interpreted with symptoms and other tests for a complete diagnosis. Talk to your doctor about the results.
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The X-RAY - LS spine LATERAL VIEW IN FLEXION AND EXTENSION test evaluates various parameters related to the different components. Here are the main parameters that are checked in the test:
X-RAY - LS spine LATERAL VIEW IN FLEXION AND EXTENSION is often ordered as part of spine imaging when instability is suspected. Doctors may request it for persistent or mechanical low back pain, after trauma, or before and after spinal surgery. It helps diagnose spondylolisthesis, abnormal motion, or degenerative changes. Abnormal results can stem from injury, arthritis, disc wear, or ligament laxity, and a family history of spinal problems may make testing more important.
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