{"id":"69a23280efd4f1d9175041a7","name":"Lumbosacral Spine X-Ray","slug":"lumbosacral-spine-x-ray","description":"Structured template for radiographic evaluation of the lumbosacral spine with AP, lateral, and coned-down views","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"Spine"},"tags":["lumbosacral spine","trauma","fracture","alignment","degenerative disease","spondylolisthesis"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Lumbosacral Spine: AP, Lateral, and Coned-Down Views","aiInstructions":"Use the imaging views explicitly mentioned in the report. Standard format includes view descriptions."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior studies are mentioned, document the specific comparison. If no comparison is stated, use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Radiographs of the lumbosacral spine were obtained in the AP, lateral, and coned-down projections.","aiInstructions":"Document the specific imaging projections and views performed. Include any technical details relevant to image quality or positioning mentioned in the report."},"findings":{"defaultText":"The lumbosacral spine is evaluated on multiple radiographic projections.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings by anatomical structure. Present each finding in clear radiological language suitable for a final report. Group related findings together for clarity.","fields":[{"name":"Lumbar Vertebrae","defaultText":"There are 5 non-rib bearing lumbar vertebrae with preserved heights and alignment.","aiInstructions":"Document the number of lumbar vertebrae present. Note any abnormalities in vertebral body height, alignment, or morphology. Include documentation of vertebral body integrity."},{"name":"Intervertebral Disc Spaces","defaultText":"The intervertebral disc spaces are maintained at all levels.","aiInstructions":"Assess disc space height at each level. Document any disc space narrowing, vacuum phenomenon, or degenerative changes. Specify levels if abnormalities are present."},{"name":"Alignment and Stability","defaultText":"The lumbar alignment is preserved. There is no spondylolisthesis or evidence of instability.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate overall spinal alignment, including lordosis. Assess for spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis, or subluxation. Document degree of listhesis if present."},{"name":"Fractures and Dislocations","defaultText":"There is no discernible fracture or dislocation.","aiInstructions":"Specifically assess for acute or chronic fractures involving vertebral bodies, pars interarticularis, or other osseous structures. Document any dislocations or subluxations."},{"name":"Sacroiliac Joints","defaultText":"The sacroiliac joints are preserved with intact articular surfaces.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate for joint space narrowing, sclerosis, or degenerative changes. Note any asymmetry or abnormal alignment."},{"name":"Sacrum","defaultText":"The sacral arcuate lines are preserved.","aiInstructions":"Assess sacral integrity and arcuate lines. Document any fractures, sclerosis, or degenerative changes."},{"name":"Soft Tissues","defaultText":"The soft tissues are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate for soft tissue abnormalities, including masses, calcifications, or abnormal densities. Note any significant findings."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No discernible fracture or significant abnormality of the lumbosacral spine.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize key findings into a concise clinical summary. Lead with the most significant finding or confirm normalcy. Include any clinically relevant abnormalities identified. Avoid repeating detailed descriptions from findings section."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Lumbosacral Spine X-Ray radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/lumbosacral-spine-x-ray","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/lumbosacral-spine-x-ray","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a23280efd4f1d9175041a7","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/lumbosacral-spine-x-ray","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:16.684Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}