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1
Q

What is anterior or posterior slippage of vertebral body in reference to segment below?

A

Spondylolisthesis

2
Q

What is the grading scale associated with spondylolisthesis?

A

Meyerding Grading Scale I-IV

3
Q

What can occur with spondylolisthesis?

A

Break of Pars Interarticularis

4
Q

What are the bone changes associated with spondylolisthesis?

A

Dysplagic (congenital)
Isthmic (elongation of pars)
Degenerative (facet atrophy)
Traumatic (secondary to arch fx)

5
Q

What does the patient presentation look like for spondylolisthesis?

A
Older females
Depends on degree of slippage
Instability
Increased pain with extension
Increased lordosis
6
Q

What is the treatment for spondylolisthesis?

A

Strengthening exercises
Chiropractic (SOT)
Surgery for Grade III-IV

7
Q

What is the prognosis for spondylolisthesis?

A

Good for grade I and II

Poorer prog for grade III and IV