Spondylolisthesis

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Spondylolisthesis

A spinal disorder in which a bone (vertebra) slips forward onto the bone below it.

Spondylolisthesis is a condition involving spine instability, which means the vertebrae move more than they should. A vertebra slips out of place onto the vertebra below. It may put pressure on a nerve, which could cause lower back pain or leg pain or cervical pain. It usually happens at the base of the spine.

The word spondylolisthesis comes from the Greek words spondylos, which means “spine” or “vertebra,” and listhesis, which means “slipping, sliding or movement.”

It’s a painful condition but treatable in most cases. Both therapeutic and surgical methods may be used. Proper exercise techniques can help you avoid this condition.

Causes

Congenital spondylolisthesis i.e vertebra is defective from the time a person is born
Spondylolysis
Fracture
Crack, in the thin part of a vertebra
Degenerative spinal conditions
Vertebra slips out of place after spinal surgery
Osteoporosis
Cancer
Trauma or Injuries
Common in kids who do gymnastics or play football
Older Age

Symptoms

Persistent lower back pain
Stiffness in your back and legs
Lower back tenderness
Thigh pain
Tight hamstring and buttock muscles
Pain in the buttocks
Pain spreading down the legs (due to pressure on nerve roots)
Trouble standing or walking
Pain that gets worse with activity
Neurological Claudication
Cauda equina syndrome

Classification of Spondylolisthesis

This classification was originally developed for Anterolistheses but can be adapted for Retrolistheses, and some publications have done so –

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