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Spondylolisthesis is a deviation of the spine when a shift of the vertebra occurs compared to the one just below. It is frequently situated at the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebra<ref name="N.J. Rosenberg" />. This shift is forward orientated, sometimes backwards, but this is rather uncommon. <br>A forward shift is called an anterolysthesis and a backward shift is called retrolysthesis. The degree of spondylolisthesis is generally mild, with a mean of 14%. Because of the shift it is possible that a nerve can be compressed or that the spinal canal is narrowed. <br> | Spondylolisthesis is a deviation of the spine when a shift of the vertebra occurs compared to the one just below. It is frequently situated at the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebra<ref name="N.J. Rosenberg">N.J. Rosenberg. Degenerative spondylolisthesis. Predisposing factors. The journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (1975) 57:467-474.</ref>. This shift is forward orientated, sometimes backwards, but this is rather uncommon. <br>A forward shift is called an anterolysthesis and a backward shift is called retrolysthesis. The degree of spondylolisthesis is generally mild, with a mean of 14%. Because of the shift it is possible that a nerve can be compressed or that the spinal canal is narrowed. <br> | ||
== Clinically Relevant Anatomy<br> == | == Clinically Relevant Anatomy<br> == | ||
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Definition / Description[edit | edit source]
Spondylolisthesis is a deviation of the spine when a shift of the vertebra occurs compared to the one just below. It is frequently situated at the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebra[1]. This shift is forward orientated, sometimes backwards, but this is rather uncommon.
A forward shift is called an anterolysthesis and a backward shift is called retrolysthesis. The degree of spondylolisthesis is generally mild, with a mean of 14%. Because of the shift it is possible that a nerve can be compressed or that the spinal canal is narrowed.
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- ↑ N.J. Rosenberg. Degenerative spondylolisthesis. Predisposing factors. The journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (1975) 57:467-474.
