I Also have been diagnosed with Bertolotti Syndrome recently at age 16. Ive had an MRI and a X-ray, and am going into physical therapy. I have a biology project about genetic mishaps and i have searched everywhere trying to find out how its inherited genetically and can't seem to find any answers... Can anyone help me out?
I have recently been diagnosed and are curious about the same thing, as I have children. Did you find any answers?
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Bertolotti's syndrome is not an inherited condition. It is a spinal disorder that occurs due to an abnormality in the lower lumbar vertebrae of the spine, specifically the lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV).
The LSTV is a congenital anomaly, which means it is present at birth, and occurs when there is a variation in the number or shape of the vertebrae in the lower back. In Bertolotti's syndrome, the LSTV may be larger than normal or have an unusual shape, causing it to connect to the sacrum or pelvis in a way that disrupts the normal alignment of the spine.
While Bertolotti's syndrome is not inherited, there may be a genetic predisposition to the development of LSTV. Some studies have suggested that there may be a familial clustering of LSTV, meaning that it may be more common in certain families or populations. However, the exact genetic factors that contribute to LSTV and Bertolotti's syndrome are not well understood.
Overall, Bertolotti's syndrome is a rare condition that is typically diagnosed through imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRI scans. Treatment may include conservative measures, such as physical therapy or pain management, or in some cases, surgery to correct the spinal abnormality.
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The LSTV is a congenital anomaly, which means it is present at birth, and occurs when there is a variation in the number or shape of the vertebrae in the lower back. In Bertolotti's syndrome, the LSTV may be larger than normal or have an unusual shape, causing it to connect to the sacrum or pelvis in a way that disrupts the normal alignment of the spine.
While Bertolotti's syndrome is not inherited, there may be a genetic predisposition to the development of LSTV. Some studies have suggested that there may be a familial clustering of LSTV, meaning that it may be more common in certain families or populations. However, the exact genetic factors that contribute to LSTV and Bertolotti's syndrome are not well understood.
Overall, Bertolotti's syndrome is a rare condition that is typically diagnosed through imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRI scans. Treatment may include conservative measures, such as physical therapy or pain management, or in some cases, surgery to correct the spinal abnormality.
Hope this helps!
Hi! I have Bertolotti and my son was diagnosed today