What is Bertolotti syndrome?
Bertolotti Syndrome is characterized as an anatomical variation of the fifth lumbar vertebra in which a portion of the bone may join or fuse with the sacrum or ilium. This anatomical variation may lead to changes in the biomechanics of the movement of the spine, and may cause lower back pain.
How do members experience Bertolotti syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Bertolotti syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Bertolotti syndrome*
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Who has Bertolotti syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 17 | |
| 30s | 30 | |
| 40s | 41 | |
| 50s | 28 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | |
| Female | 117 |
Talk to people with Bertolotti syndrome
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