Spondylolisthesis

OVERVIEW

Spondylolisthesis refers to spinal disorder where a vertebrae will slip forward in relation to the natural curvature of the spine.

Example of spondyolisthesis (source)
Example of spondyolisthesis (source)
WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Initial Presentation:

  • Back pain

Physical Examination:

  • Palpable step-off along curvature of spine (often at lumbrosacral region).
CLINICAL WORKUP

 

ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS 

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Page Updated: 11.24.2016