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Overview

What Is Spondylolisthesis ?

Spondylolisthesis is the condition, that affect the moveable joints of the spine. Spondylolisthesis is a degeneration of articulating (exterior) part of the vertebrae that reduces its strength, integrity, support and flexibility. The articulating part that is affected is in the rear of the vertebrae and tends to be located in L4 or L5 of the lumbar (lower back).

Anatomy of Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis describes a vertebra that has slipped forward on the vertebra below. This usually occurs when a vertebra has a bony defect (spondylosis) on both sides of the bony ring. A crack on both sides of the bony ring separates the facet joints from the back of the spinal column. The facet joint can no longer steady the vertebra…

Causes of Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is usually the result of age and “wear and tear” on the spine that breaks down vertebral components.

Spondylolisthesis is most often caused by spondylolysis. Spondylolisthesis can be present at birth or occur through injury.

Repeated stress fractures caused by hyperextension of the back (as in gymnastics and football) and traumatic fractures are also causes. The most common cause in adults is degenerative arthritis…

Symptoms of Spondylolisthesis

Back pain is the most common symptom of spondylolisthesis. Pain in the back and buttocks is present in up to 80% of individuals with spondylolisthesis…

Diagnosis of Spondylolisthesis

X-ray : – High-energy radiation is used to take pictures of the spine.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) : – An MRI provides detailed pictures of the spine that are produced with a powerful magnet linked to a computer.

Computed Tomography (CT) Scan : – A CT scan uses a thin X-ray beam that rotates around the spine area. A computer processes data to construct a three-dimensional, cross-sectional image.

Treatment of Spondylolisthesis

Non Surgical Treatment of Spondylolisthesis

Nearly 65 to 85% of the patients respond to the conservative treatment with resolution of symptoms. Patients with no symptoms does not require any treatment.

Surgical Treatment of Spondylolisthesis

The traditional surgical treatment consists of decompression of neurological tissue followed by a fusion without reduction of the slipped vertebra or instrumentation. Pedicle fixation instrumentation was introduced later and seems to increase the fusion and success rate.

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