lumbarization /lum·bar·iza·tion/ (lum″bar-ĭ-za´shun) nonfusion of the first and second segments of the sacrum so that there is one additional articulated vertebra, the sacrum consisting of only four segments.
Patient discussion about lumbarization.
lum·bar·i·za·tion (l m b r- -z  shn)n. Sacral development of the fifth lumbar vertebra. |
lumbarization
nonfusion of the first and second segments of the sacrum so that there is one additional articulated vertebra, the sacrum consisting of one fewer segment.
Patient discussion about lumbarization.
Q. Lumbar stenosis - Has anyone ever had the surgical fix for this condition? This is not a simple surgery. I am worried about the final outcome and would like to find out if anyone has ever had the surgery and how they did afterwards.
A. My doctor did suggest that my pain might even increase after the surgery. I'm not sure why.
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