Question 1

xray: what are "spondylisthesis", "retrolisthesis", and "anterolisthesis" ? are they all the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Vertebral slippage: Spondylolisthesis refers to the forward (anterolisthesis) or backward (retrolisthesis) movement of one vertebral body relative to the vertebral body immediately below it.  It can be a result of degenerative changes, prior direct trauma, repetitive micro trauma, birth defects and pathologic bone such as from tumor involvement.

Question 2

what is the treatment for someone who has retrolisthesis and anterolisthesis in c5-c6?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: It is not possible to have both retrolisthesis and anterolisthesis at the same disc level.  Typically, either of these problems can be caused by disc or facet degeneration or both.

Question 3

shows a 2.4mm anterolisthesis on c4 and a 1.3mm retrolisthesis on c5.  what does that mean and can it cause lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Slippage: Antero is forward, retro is backwards - the amounts are small but what matters is what if any is the effect on the canal and cord. Highly unlikely that this is the cause of the low back pain.

Question 4

c5-c6 retrolisthesis.  c6-c7 anterolisthesis.  c7-t1 anterolistesis. mo mass or stenosis at level of frrml magnum. min cord deformity.  suggestions ?

Accepted Answer

Could be fairly -: -normal unless you are having symptoms that match the findings. If so see a fellowship trained spine surgeon for evaluation and advice.

Question 5

normal? mild straightening normal cervical lordosis maybe positional. minimal grade 1 anterolisthesis c3 on c4 and c4 on c5 minimal grade 1 retrolisthesis of c5 on c6. degenerative change disc ridge complexes c4-5 and c5-6. dens intact. no fracture.

Accepted Answer

Degenerative  disc: This is degenerative  disc but you may need an MRI of the cervical spine depending on your symptoms. You could ask your physician to help clarify.

Question 6

ct scan shows disc bulges at t12-l1, l3-l4, l4-l5, l5-s1,  minimal facet arthropathy at t12 to l4 mild l4-15, severe l5-s1with left foraminal stenosis, retrolisthesis l4-l5, anterolisthesis l5-s1, mild right convex curvature, how bad is this?

Accepted Answer

CT &amp; spinal problems: This could be normal if you are not having pain.  But suspect you had this done because of pain and you must discuss with your Dr.  I do not know you.  Your team does.

Question 7

lumbar retrolisthesis vs spondylolisthesis.  what are the mechanics?  how does it happen?  can a fall cause it? does it cause back pain?

Accepted Answer

Typically a : Retrolisthesis is due to degenerative changes leading to this instability pattern.  A spondylolisthesis can occur by the same mechanism or by trauma or genetic in nature.  Since there are abnormal mechanics leading to this, they remain abnormal and can lead to pain in back or even radicular symptoms due to nerve irritation, development of spinal or foramenal stenosis or possibly disc herniation.

Question 8

what is retrolisthesis of c3 mean?

Accepted Answer

Displacement: Retrolisthesis is the posterior displacement of one vertebral segment in relationship to another vertebral segment.  C3 is the third cervical spinal segment.  C3 may be posteriorly displaced in comparison to C2 or c4.

Question 9

can a strenous job cause retrolisthesis?

Accepted Answer

Retrolisthesis is: Relatively uncommon and has  been associated with, but not definitively caused by vertebral degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, and facet arthritis.  It was felt to be an incidental, asymptomatic finding historically and not necessarily caused by anything in particular, but that theory is evolving.  At present would say no to your question.

Question 10

how long is recovery for retrolisthesis?

Accepted Answer

Many factors: Depends on reconstruction solution, weight, health, technique of surgeon, use of biologics or stem cells, physical rehab and prehab.  Usually 6 to 12 months but when idealized sometimes 3to 4.

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Xray: what are "spondylisthesis", "retrolisthesis", and "anterolisthesis" ? are they all the same thing?

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What is the treatment for someone who has retrolisthesis and anterolisthesis in c5-c6?

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Shows a 2.4mm anterolisthesis on c4 and a 1.3mm retrolisthesis on c5. what does that mean and can it cause lower back pain?

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C5-c6 retrolisthesis. c6-c7 anterolisthesis. c7-t1 anterolistesis. mo mass or stenosis at level of frrml magnum. min cord deformity. suggestions ?

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Normal? mild straightening normal cervical lordosis maybe positional. minimal grade 1 anterolisthesis c3 on c4 and c4 on c5 minimal grade 1 retrolisthesis of c5 on c6. degenerative change disc ridge complexes c4-5 and c5-6. dens intact. no fracture.

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Ct scan shows disc bulges at t12-l1, l3-l4, l4-l5, l5-s1, minimal facet arthropathy at t12 to l4 mild l4-15, severe l5-s1with left foraminal stenosis, retrolisthesis l4-l5, anterolisthesis l5-s1, mild right convex curvature, how bad is this?

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Lumbar retrolisthesis vs spondylolisthesis. what are the mechanics? how does it happen? can a fall cause it? does it cause back pain?

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What is retrolisthesis of c3 mean?

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Can a strenous job cause retrolisthesis?

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How long is recovery for retrolisthesis?

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