Spondylolisthesis(Slipped Vertebra)How to Say It: spoan-de-LOW-les-THE-sis
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA DefinitionSpondylolisthesis is when one a vertebra (spinal bone) slips forward onto the vertebra below it. It happens slowly over time.
CausesCauses may be:
Risk FactorsThings that may raise the risk of this problem are:
SymptomsMost people do not have symptoms. Those who do may have:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and health history. A physical exam will be done. Images may be taken of the spine. This can be done with: TreatmentPeople who do not have symptoms may not need treatment. In others, the goal of treatment is to manage symptoms. Choices are:
People who are not helped by these methods may need surgery. It may also be done if the bone has severely slipped. Spinal fusion may be done to fuse two vertebrae together to stabilize the spine. PreventionThere are no known guidelines to prevent this health problem. RESOURCES:North American Spine Society http://www.spine.org Ortho Info—American Academy
of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://www.orthoinfo.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Orthopaedic Association http://www.coa-aco.org Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation http://www.canorth.org References:Abdu WA, Sacks OA, et al. Long-term results of surgery compared with non operative treatment for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis in the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT). Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2018;43(23):1619-1630.
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Spondylolisthesis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/spondylolisthesis.
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Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. Ortho Info—American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website.
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https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/spondylolysis-and-spondylolisthesis. Accessed February 18, 2021. Last reviewed December 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board
Laura Lei-Rivera, PT, DPT Last Updated: 2/18/2021 |
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