Spondylolisthesis

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae and surrounding tissue. They includeInfectionsInjuriesTumorsConditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis and scoliosisBone changes that come with age, such as spinal stenosis and herniated disksSpinal diseases often cause pain when bone changes put pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. They can also limit movement. Treatments differ by disease, but sometimes they include back braces and surgery.

Disease Alternative Name

spine injuries and disorders

compression fracture

kyphosis

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Dr. Riju N

Orthopaedic Surgery

Multiple problems Possibly congenital scoliosis Spondylolisthesis Vertebral collapse Advised MRI evaluation sos Lumb...See More

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Dr. Ashish Nair

Dr Ashish Nair MBBS MD IDCCM FIRA CICCM "a doctor by profession here to cure pain and spread smiles"

60 year old lady Htn on rx Sero + RA on Rx non compliant S/p Ptca Htn Dx lumbar canal stenosis With spindylolisthesis S/p L3 to S1 fixation with biopsy came to hospital with complaints of lower back pain since 4 months Xray show...See More

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