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Prone CT scans are more sensitive for detecting lumbar instability than standard X-rays or MRIs. This imaging technique better reveals the degree of L4-5 anterior spondylolisthesis, aiding in accurate diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Orthopedics
Spine Surgery

Background:

Dynamic lumbar instability can be underestimated by standard flexion-extension radiographs.
Current guidelines lack consensus on optimal imaging for evaluating instability.
Accurate assessment of spondylolisthesis is crucial for effective treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the incidence and degree of L4-5 anterior spondylolisthesis using different imaging modalities.
To compare the sensitivity of prone CT, standing flexion-extension radiographs, and supine MRI in detecting instability.
To determine if prone CT imaging is superior for assessing lumbar instability.

Main Methods:

A retrospective cohort study of 102 patients with L4-5 anterolisthesis.
Comparison of imaging data from standing lateral conventional radiographs (CR), flexion-extension images, prone CT (CT), and supine MRI (MRI).
Quantitative analysis of anterolisthesis measurements and statistical comparison between modalities.

Main Results:

Prone CT demonstrated a greater degree of L4-5 segmental instability compared to CR and MRI.
Significant differences in anterolisthesis measurements were observed between CR and CT (P<0.001), and CR and MRI (P<0.001).
38.2% of patients showed ≥3 mm anterior translation on CR compared to CT, versus 17.6% comparing CR to MRI.

Conclusions:

Prone CT imaging is more sensitive in revealing the degree of single L4-5 segmental instability.
Conventional radiographs may underestimate spondylolisthesis compared to prone CT.
Prone CT offers a more comprehensive evaluation of dynamic lumbar instability.