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Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is literally a “slipping of one vertebra on another”.  Most patients experience some back pain.  Many patients also experience radiating leg pain, numbness, and muscle weakness resulting from nerve compression by the slipping vertebra. 

 

Spondylolisthesis Treatment

We specialize in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis.  The best treatment for spondylolisthesis depends on multiple factors including the type of Spondylolisthesis, nerve involvement, and the duration and severity of symptoms.  Our approach is to customize the treatment plan to each patient’s unique circumstances.  Most patients are successfully treated without surgery.  In many cases, however, surgery that relieves nerve compression and stabilizes slipping vertebra results in rapid and dramatic relief of back and leg symptoms.

 

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Laminectomy & Stabilization:

Learn more about treatment options for spondylolisthesis.

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Real Patient Stories: 

Read and learn from others who have experienced spondylolisthesis.

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Science Journals: 

Recent articles compare treatment options for spondylolisthesis.  

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In this study from Finland, 94 patients with lumbar spinal stenosis were randomly assigned to either surgical treatment or nonoperative treatment.  All patients had symptoms of back pain radiating into the legs with fatigue and numbness worsened by walking.  This group of patient’s symptoms were felt to fall in a middle range where either surgical or nonsurgical treatment could reasonably be considered.

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