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Bone slippage on C4 and C5
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Recently, my husband had an MRI for chronic lower back pain. When the doctor's office called, the nurse said my husband had "bone slippage on C4 and C5." I am not sure exactly what that means. Also, I would like to know about the tx. The MD is referring my husband to a pain management clinic.

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Spondylolisthesis.  The L4-L5 bones aren't connected and they move.  This can pinch nerves.  If it's more unstable in flexion, prolo can help.
http://www.spinalinjuryfoundation.org/101_new/prolothe.htm
http://www.spinalinjuryfoundation.org/procedure%20brochures/prolo.pdf

Christopher J. Centeno, M.D.

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