Spinal Deformity
A 16-year-old gymnast presents with 6 months of progressive low back pain that worsens with extension activities. Examination reveals hamstring tightness and a palpable step-off at the lumbosacral junction. Standing lateral radiographs show anterior slippage of L5 on S1 with a visible pars defect. Regarding spondylolisthesis:
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Spondylolisthesis is classified by etiology: Type I (dysplastic/congenital), Type II (isthmic - pars...
The Meyerding classification grades slip percentage: Grade I (0-25%), Grade II (25-50%), Grade III (...
All spondylolisthesis requires surgical treatment; spondylolysis (pars defect without slip) never he...
Degenerative spondylolisthesis occurs most commonly at L4-L5 due to sagittal facet orientation; it i...
Surgical indications include persistent symptoms despite conservative treatment, neurological defici...
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