What is the best treatment for spondylolisthesis?
The most common types of surgery used to correct spondylolisthesis are: laminectomy (removing the part of the bone causing pressure); and/or spinal fusion (fusing the vertebrae together to stabilize the affected area). In some cases, both procedures may be done together.
Can you live with spondylolisthesis without surgery?
Most patients will not need any surgical treatment as long as their spondylolisthesis is stable, meaning the vertebra is not slipping forward any more. Your spine specialist most likely will want to monitor your spondylolisthesis at regular intervals. Nonsurgical treatments include: Two to three days of bed rest.
Is spondylolisthesis curable?
Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that affects the lower vertebrae (spinal bones). This disease causes one of the lower vertebrae to slip forward onto the bone directly beneath it. It’s a painful condition but treatable in most cases. Both therapeutic and surgical methods may be used.
Is spondylolisthesis a serious condition?
Spondylolisthesis is a common cause of back pain, but it is not dangerous and doesn’t need to take over your life. Many treatments are available, from medication and physical therapy to spinal surgery.
What causes degenerative retrolisthesis?
In adults, this condition usually happens between the fourth and fifth vertebra as a result of degenerative conditions such as arthritis. Adults can also get lumbar retrolisthesis due to: Injuries that cause connecting soft tissues such as discs, muscles, tendons, and ligaments to become unstable.
Is degenerative spondylolisthesis serious?
Does spondylolisthesis show on MRI?
Spondylolisthesis is confirmed by visualization on MRI. Spondylolysis may be difficult to appreciate, and plain radiographs and/or CT scans may be complementary in this regard.
What does spondylolisthesis pain feel like?
pain, numbness or a tingling feeling spreading from your lower back down your legs (sciatica) – this happens if the bone in the spine presses on a nerve. tight hamstring muscles. stiffness or tenderness in your back. curvature of the spine (kyphosis)