What grade of spondylolisthesis needs surgery?

Research has shown that patients with a spondylolisthesis of greater than a 50% slippage, termed a grade 3 spondylolisthesis (50 to 75% slippage), or a grade 4 spondylolisthesis (greater than 75% slippage), generally do not respond to non-surgical treatment and are likely candidates for surgery.

What is dysplastic spondylolisthesis?

Dysplastic spondylolisthesis – This subtype is a congenital condition, present at birth, and is caused because of abnormal bone formation of the facet part of the vertebra resulting in spondylolisthesis.

How do doctors treat spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolisthesis is treated with the strengthening of supportive abdominal and back muscles through physical therapy. Acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ketoprofen (Frotek), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil ), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) may help with pain.

Does spondylolisthesis get worse over time?

Adults with lower grades of spondylolisthesis may not experiencing worsening over time, especially if appropriate treatment measures are taken. In children, the chances that spondylolisthesis gets worse over time are more as they grow through their puberty.

Is walking good for spondylolisthesis?

The benefits of walking that the patients of spondylolisthesis can obtain are: It improves the cardio-vascular health which in turn escalates the flow of blood and nutrition to the spinal cord. Strengthen muscles, thereby reducing the pressure on spine that adds up to the pain of spondylolisthesis. It…

Can spondylolisthesis be corrected?

However, adults suffering from severe cases of spondylolisthesis may need to have a surgery called a spinal fusion. Surgical correction of the misplaced vertebra is required when the bone has slipped so far down that your spine doesn’t respond to nonsurgical therapies.