Open AccessManagement of symptomatic degenerative low-grade lumbar spondylolisthesis
Author(s) -
Nick Evans,
Michael McCarthy
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
efort open reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.588
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 2396-7544
DOI - 10.1302/2058-5241.3.180020
Subject(s) - medicine , spondylolisthesis , neurogenic claudication , asymptomatic , low back pain , surgery , lumbar , physical therapy , spinal stenosis , alternative medicine , pathology
Degenerative low-grade lumbar spondylolisthesis is the most common form of spondylolisthesis. The majority of patients are asymptomatic and do not require surgical intervention. Symptomatic patients present with a combination of lower back pain, radiculopathy and/or neurogenic claudication and may warrant surgery if non-operative measures fail. There is widespread controversy regarding the indications for surgery and appropriate treatment strategies for patients with this type of spondylolisthesis. This article provides a comprehensive evidence-based review of the available literature to support the management of degenerative low-grade spondylolisthesis. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3:620-631. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.180020.