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spondylolisthesis, grade 1-2. Also it should be...sm

Posted By: VTMT on 2009-06-27
In Reply to: is this correct? - mt3

Subject: spondylolisthesis, grade 1-2. Also it should be...sm

There ARE also fairly severe etc. Be consistent with levels. I always use L4-L5 and L5-S1.

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is this correct? - mt3
- spondylolisthesis, grade 1-2. Also it should be...sm - VTMT
  - Thank you for your help :-) - mt3
    - You're very welcome, glad to help. nm - VTMT

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