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What Causes Grade II Spondylolisthesis?

Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2016

Question: I am trying to see if I have grade 2 spondy... Radiologist said grade 2 but I cannot see it seems worse.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please post the images.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again and thanks for being on HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Grade 2 of spondylolisthesis corresponds to slip between vertebrae from 25 to 50%.

Please post the images (X-rays, CT scan,MRI) in order to have a correct answer to your question.
You can simply upload/attach it at the reports section.

Awaiting.......

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (12 minutes later)

uploads attached. Look forward to your comments. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is spondylolysthesis grade 2.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

Yes, there is spondylolysthesis grade 2 ( approx. 50% slippage ) at L5-S1 only visible at lateral radiograph.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (13 minutes later)

thank you. I understand surgery is recommended. However, if no pain, what are the odds that it could continue to slip? I am 34. I read somewhere that by 40 it could slip 8-30% Any thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Additional x-rays are necessary.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

It depends on stability, or instability of the lysthesis.

Dynamic (flexed and extended position) are necessary to evaluate instability and predict the slippage rate.

Hope I helped you so far.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng