All Spondylolisthesis Articles

Aesculap® SOCON® SRI: Spondylolisthesis Reduction Instrument

Spondylolisthesis is a common cause of lumbar symptoms and may require surgical correction.

Anatomy of Spondylolisthesis

To better understand why spondylolisthesis can cause low back pain and a change in body appearance such as swayback, it helps to know about basic spinal anatomy. This article explains how vertebrae work together to help you move.

Causes of Spondylolisthesis

There are different types of spondylolisthesis. What type you have all depends on the original cause: What made your vertebra slip forward? It could be a spinal fracture or a spinal tumor or even spine surgery. Basic article explains common spondylolisthesis causes.

Chiropractic Care for Spondylolisthesis

Chiropractic care is a non-surgical treatment option for spondylolisthesis. If you have spondylolisthesis, learn how the various chiropractic techniques can help relieve your back pain.

Common Spondylolithesis Questions

Article includes common questions about spondylolisthesis. Learn about spondylolisthesis basics, including common causes and treatments for spondylolisthesis.

Degenerative Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine

Low back pain is a common degenerative spondylolisthesis symptom. This article covers non-surgical treatments for spondylolisthesis, including exercise, bracing, and medications. It also discusses surgery, although few patients will actually need surgery for spondylolisthesis.

Drugs and Medications for Spondylolisthesis

A lot of the pain from spondylolisthesis can be handled with over-the-counter medications (such as Tylenol). If you need something stronger to relieve your pain, learn about other treatments your doctor may recommend, such as medication or epidural steroid injections.

Exams and Tests for Spondylolisthesis

Most people find out they have spondylolisthesis when they have an x-ray for another problem, and it reveals a slipped vertebra. Doctors will then order other tests to confirm a spondylolisthesis diagnosis, such as a CT scan.

Facts and Tips about Spondylolisthesis

True or False? Spondylolisthesis is a common cause of back pain in teenagers.

How Doctors Treat Spondylolisthesis

Sometimes spondylolisthesis doesn't require treatment. If the vertebra isn't expected to slip more, you may just need to rest and stop doing activities that cause pain. However, if you need surgery, here's important information to know.

Isthmic Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis in Adults

Isthmic spondylolisthesis involves the breakage of a bone in the low back that allows the vertebra to slip forward. Read this article to understand the causes of isthmic spondylolisthesis. Several illustrations show you how it develops.

Isthmic Spondylolisthesis and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

Isthmic spondylolisthesis should be differentiated from degenerative spondylolisthesis, which occurs due to the aging process along with the development of marked facet joint arthritis with rotatory vertebral slip.

Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: Adult Slip Progression

In the last decade, adult onset slip progression, spondylolisthesis, was recognized and described in the medical literature as a distinct clinical entity causing severe incapacitating back and leg pain.

Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Serial x-rays (radiographs) of the lumbar spine may be helpful to establish a diagnosis of isthmic spondylolisthesis. These x-rays are taken over a period of several years.

Management of Isthmic Spondylolisthesis in Adults

The use of modern spinal instrumentation eliminates the need for post-operative bracing. Soon after surgery, the patient can get on his feet and walk, as tolerated.