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What Causes Pain Radiating Down The Leg To Knee In Retrolisthesis?

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: I was diagnosed with retrolithesis at L-2 (10.2 mm) and L-3 (6.4 mm). The pain is off the charts. Pain radiates down the leg to knee. Is surgery possible?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, surgery is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Yes, surgery is possible.If you have no any improvement with conservative or non surgical methods, then surgery is the another option.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (8 minutes later)

How significant is the retrolithesis? I also have DJD and osteoarthritis. The disc in this area is narely visible. My doc says the L2,L3 region is too unstable for surgery. What about chiropractic care? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chiropractic care would be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is of category 4 instability. Chiropractic care would be helpful.

Wishing you speedy recovery

Warm regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar