Spondylolisthesis
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Definition:
'Spondylolisthesis' is the anterior or posterior displacement of a vertebra or the vertebrae column in relation to the vertebrae below. It was first described in 1782 by Belgium obstetrician, Dr. Herbinaux. These "slips" (aka "step-offs") occur most commonly in the lumbar spine. A ''hangman's fracture'' is a specific type of spondylolisthesis where the cervical vertebra is displaced anteriorly relative to the C3 vertebra due to fracture (bone)s of the C2 vertebra's pedicle of vertebral arch.
Symptoms- Stiffness in the back
- Loss of ROM in the back
- Tightening of the hamstrings
- Pain in the low back
- Shocks of shooting pain from buttock to thigh
- Numbness and tingling in the legs
- Sit to stand motion is difficult
Causes- Congenital
- Trauma
- Degeneration
- Vertebral fracture
- Tumor
Treatment- ROM and stretching
- Core stabilization exercises
- Lower extremity strengthening
- Posture program
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