Question 1

what pregnancy risks does spondylolisthesis pose?

Accepted Answer

None: There is usually no risk other than possibly some increased risk of some back pain during the pregnancy.

Question 2

how does degenerative spondylolisthesis affect pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It does not: Degenerative spondylolisthesis usually is not seen before age 50. While is rarely occurs earlier, it should have no direct affect on pregnancy.

Question 3

what are the pregnancy risks in a woman with spondylolisthesis?

Accepted Answer

Low: Although spondylolisthesis was first discovered by an obstetrician and thought to interfere with pregnancy and delivery, it rarely prevents a woman from bearing and delivering a child. Back and leg pain during pregnancy are common, and may not be due to the spondylolisthesis.

Question 4

what is facet hypertrophy with 2 mm anterolisthesis?

Accepted Answer

Malalignment: Degeneration of the spine occurs typically with some disk dehydration followed by facet joint enlargement (hypertrophy).  In some patients this will lead to joint capsule laxity allowing the vertebrae to slide forward on the vertebrae below.  This is called an anterolisthesis or spondylolisthesis.

Question 5

can you tell me what "pars defects at l5 with 4-5mm anterolisthesis of l5 on s1" mean?

Accepted Answer

Chronic fractures: A part of the L5 vertebral body, the pars articularis, has fractured on both sides and because of this the L5 vertebral body has been able to move forward in relation to s1, which is located directly below L5 (see picture).  These fractures are most often chronic and its possible may have been present even since childhood.

Question 6

what does grade 1 anterolisthesis of l5 on s1 secondary to bilateral pars defects mean

Accepted Answer

Spondylolisthesis: Isthmic spondylolisthesis is another term for what you are describing.  Basically one of the vertebrae is shifted foreword over the other.  What has caused this condition in your case is a "defect" if the pars interarticularis, which usually stabilizes the spine. This condition can be associated with back and leg pain and difficulty standing or walking for long periods.  Many treaent options.

Question 7

what does 25 mm anterolisthesis mean?

Accepted Answer

Offset Vertebrae: If it is being used correctly, this means that two of your vertebrae are out of alignment by 25mm.  While this alignment cannot be changed without a surgery, that doesn't necessarily mean that a surgery is the right choice for you.  A good spine surgeon can explain the situation to you, as well as your options, and help you make a good decision about what you should do.

Question 8

grade 1  anterolisthesis   c7 on t 1  what  area does that affect?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: The cause is mild movement of C7 on t1 because of degenerative changes in the disc/posterior bony structures of the c7/t1 fact articulation. This may produce no symptoms or may be a cause of neck/arm pain. Your symptoms have to be correlated with the results of the scan.

Question 9

i have anterolisthesis at the l5/s1 level. what is that and can it be reversed?

Accepted Answer

See below: A spinal listhesis means that your vertebral bodies or "back bones" are starting to shift relative to each other.  Normally they are lined up.  This can occur from a defect in the bone or advanced arthritis.  This is a common finding for many patients and often doesn't cause a problem if you maintain good core strength.

Question 10

is there any surgery to fix a grade 1 anterolisthesis of l4 and l5 with a bilateral pars defects on l4?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  There are several options.  The gold standard is traditionally a decompression and fusion of one form or another.  There are many non surgical options as well.

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