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Spinal instability and spondylolisthesis

Vertebral slippage, mechanical pain, and compression of neural structures.

Spondylolisthesis means one vertebra has slipped relative to another. It may be accompanied by mechanical pain, instability, and compression of neural structures.

When evaluation is needed

  • Mechanical low back pain with loading
  • Pain or weakness radiating into the leg
  • Reduced walking distance

Approach

Evaluation includes a clinical examination and imaging. Treatment may be conservative or surgical — decompression and/or stabilization, according to individual indication.

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