Title: Sacralisation of Lumbar Vertebra
Authors: Dr Subitcha.B, Dr Lavanya C
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.189
Abstract
Introduction: Sacralisation is a congenital vertebral anomaly where there is a fusion of the 5th lumbar vertebra with the 1st sacral segment. Several studies have described this occurrence as one of the cause of low back ache. This is possibly due to the pressure on nerves or nerve trunks.
Methods & Materials: A total of 55 sacra from the Department of Anatomy were taken for the study. Non-pathological sacra of both sexes were included for the study. The sacralisation of lumbar vertebra was examined and the results were noted.
Results & Conclusion: In the present study the incidence of sacralisation of lumbar vertebra is 7.27 %. Prevalence of lumbosacral transition demands clinical and radiological assessment prior to any interventional obstetric and surgical procedure.
Keywords: low back pain, lumbar dics degeneration
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