A condition in which one of the lumbar vertebrae moves forwards over the one beneath.
Forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one below it, causing pressure on spinal nerves.
Degenerative condition of the spine in which one vertebra moves anteriorly due to degeneration of the intervertebral disc; often due to traumatic injury or compression fracture of the vertebra from osteoporosis.
A condition in which one vertebra in the spine slips forward on the vertebra below it and becomes out of alignment with the other spinal vertebrae. The misaligned vertebra puts pressure on nearby spinal nerves. In most cases involving adults, the forward movement of the upper vertebra is minimal and there is no risk of continual slippage that would cause the upper vertebra to become disconnected from the vertebra below it.
A forward shift of one vertebra upon another, due to a defect of the joints that normally bind them together. This may be congenital or develop after injury. The majority of cases in which pain is present are treated with rest and a surgical belt or corset; in a small minority, showing severe disability or pressure on nerve roots, surgical fusion may be required.
Any forward slipping of one vertebra on the one below it. Predisposing factors include spondylolysis, degeneration, elongated pars, elongated pedicles, and birth defects in the spine such as spina bifida.
The condition involves one vertebra shifting over the one immediately beneath it. Typically, this occurs with the fifth, or lowest, lumbar vertebra, although it can also happen with the fourth lumbar or a cervical (neck) vertebra. This misalignment can exert pressure on adjacent spinal nerves.
Lumbar spondylolisthesis can arise from bone fragility due to conditions like spondylolysis or osteoarthritis, often leading to back pain and sciatica. In the case of cervical spondylolisthesis, the root causes could be neck trauma, spinal irregularities, or rheumatoid arthritis. This condition typically results in neck pain and rigidity, and in extreme instances, it can cause pain, numbness, or weakness in the hands or arms.
Therapeutic options might involve the use of traction, stabilization of the affected region with a plaster corset or orthopedic collar, and physical therapy. In cases of nerve impairment or intense back pain, spinal fusion surgery may be required to join the problematic vertebrae together.
Anomalies in the spinal column resulting from the forward displacement of a lumbar vertebra over the sacrum, which can impede the entrance to the pelvis.