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Is Surgery The Option Available For Spondylolisthesis?
Hi, I m 22 years old and have nail patella syndrome and have a webbed elbow. I ve lower back pain and soreness for about 6 years. Acute pain sometimes can be felt in lower left side of the back when i stand for long. I ve a body like anterior pelvic tilt and suspected that I ve spondylolisthesis. Is it highly likely that I ve this illness and is it advisable I do a surgery?
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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First of all we have to confirm diagnosis. You have to go for Xray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to confirm diagnosis. If Xray shows displacement of one vertebra on other diagnosis is confirmed. Next investigation is lateral view of lumbosacral spine in flexion and extension posture. If it is showing correction or more displacement then only surgery is required. You need to consult expert spine surgeon with report. All the best.
First of all we have to confirm diagnosis. You have to go for Xray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to confirm diagnosis. If Xray shows displacement of one vertebra on other diagnosis is confirmed. Next investigation is lateral view of lumbosacral spine in flexion and extension posture. If it is showing correction or more displacement then only surgery is required. You need to consult expert spine surgeon with report. All the best.
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