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Case Report

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Khushi Gupta, Shalini Choudhary, Arvinder Pal Singh Batra1, Khushi Gupta, Shalini Choudhary, Arvinder Pal Singh Batra1, Khushi Gupta, Shalini Choudhary, Arvinder Pal Singh Batra1

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13

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1

Abstract :

Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae are anomalies arising in the vertebral column where there is a transition or change from the lumbar vertebra to the sacrum. They usually affect the fifth lumbar or first sacral vertebrae. Castellvi et al. first described a radiographic classification system for these vertebrae, grouping them into seven main types. Sacralization runs in families and varies across races. Its prevalence can range from 4% to 35.9%. Bertolotti correlated it with its clinical significance. The present case report features one such rare vertebra. The significance of this lumbosacral transitional vertebra is that it can lead to degenerative spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, low back pain, spinal or radicular pain, difficulty during labour in females and can complicate orthopaedic procedures. Its knowledge is important for both diagnosis and surgery.