Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: Definition, Natural History, Conservative Management, and Surgical Treatment.

Abstract:

:Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis is one of the most common causes of low back pain and is defined as displacement of one vertebra over subjacent vertebra, associated with degenerative changes, without an associated disruption or defect in the vertebral ring. Undersetanding natural history of degenerative spondylolisthesis is important to tailor an individualized management plan for each patient. A trial of conservative therapy may be considered for patients with low-grade spondylolisthesis presenting with radiculopathy and/or pseudoclaudication. These options may include physical therapy, epidural steroid injection, and pain medications. If unresolved, surgical options may include decompression alone or decompression and fusion.

journal_name

Neurosurg Clin N Am

authors

Bydon M,Alvi MA,Goyal A

doi

10.1016/j.nec.2019.02.003

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2019-07-01 00:00:00

pages

299-304

issue

3

eissn

1042-3680

issn

1558-1349

pii

S1042-3680(19)30016-6

journal_volume

30

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