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Lumbar spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra shifts relative to the vertebra below it.
Common Symptoms
Back pain
Buttock or leg pain
Numbness
Weakness
Difficulty walking
Diagnosis
Standing X-rays can demonstrate vertebral slippage, while MRI or CT may be used to assess nerve compression and other structural changes.
Treatment
Treatment may include rehabilitation and activity modification. More significant instability or neurological compression may require decompression and spinal fusion.
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