J Korean Soc Spine Surg.  2009 Sep;16(3):228-234. 10.4184/jkss.2009.16.3.228.

Surgical Treatment of Degenerative and Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

• Chung NS
• Jeon CH

• KMID: 2003119
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4184/jkss.2009.16.3.228

Abstract

The etiology of spondylolisthesis, which determines the pathoanatomy and natural course, includes the abnormal development of lumbosacrum and various acquired conditions. Many patients with symptomatic degenerative and isthmic spondylolisthesis respond to non-surgical treatments, such as modification of their daily activity, medication, physical therapy and nerve block.

Keyword

Spondylolisthesis; Degenerative; Isthmic

MeSH Terms

Humans
Nerve Block
Spondylolisthesis

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