Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 Pettibon has a procedure that is very sucessful in correcting and maintaining grade 2+ spondy. Carl Bonofiglio -- L5 spondy Listmates: Have a 31 year old muscular male who was T Boned in an MVC a month ago and has developed acute symptom in L5 area. The ER x-rays show a umm anterior gravitation of L5. Yesterday we did Maximum flexion/extension standing lateral lumbar films which show 12mm anterior slippage during flexion; 15mm anterior slippage during extension accompanied by 10/10 pain in the area! During flexion the L5 disc spacing is reduced approx 25% ; while in extension the posterior portion of the disc space is reduced 5mm. with the severe pain ( in flexion the pain was 3-4/10) Yes! the y has a collar! Treatment will be a thoaco/pelvis fiberglass traction cast ,applied with slight flexion. Will monovalve in 5 days if comfortable. Anticipate wearing time to be 60 to 90 days. If symptoms persist will refer for surgical evaluation. Comments appreciated DrBob P.O. Box 606Pendleton, 0reg 97801541.276.2550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.