Korean J Spine.  2013 Mar;10(1):35-37. 10.14245/kjs.2013.10.1.35.

Asymptomatic Cervical Isthmic Spondylolisthesis and Associated Occult Spinal Bifida: A Case Report

• Lim JW
• Kang SK
• Jeon SG
• Lim BC

• KMID: 1424296
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2013.10.1.35

Abstract

We report a case of rare cervical isthmic spondylolisthesis of C6-7 combined occult spinal bifida at C6, and review the radiologic finding, different diagnosis and treatment. A 23-year old female presented nuchal, back pain after traffic accident. Radiologic finding showed the 6th cervical isthmic defect, spondylolisthesis and dysplasia. The patient was conservatively treated about 8 weeks, and 10 months after injury, she was symptom free with full range of motion of cervical spine and she was followed up. Cervical spondylolysis is a very rare condition. This clinical importance is vulnerable to trauma. For whatever reasons, symptomatic patients need to be treated by conservative or surgical option.

Keyword

Cervical Vertebrae; Spondylolysis; Spondylolisthesis; Spinal bifida

MeSH Terms

Accidents, Traffic
Back Pain
Cervical Vertebrae
Female
Humans
Range of Motion, Articular
Spine
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolysis