Question 1

what are the long term effects of having spondylolisthesis?

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Depends: Most people with spondylolisthesis lead normal lives. A minority may consider surgery.

Question 2

i'm having a hard time deciding on spinal fusion and a laminectomy. what is the long term prognosis if i don't? g1 spondylolisthesis, r&l foraminal sten

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Gradual worsening: Gradual worsening with foot drops if you have significant neurologic symptoms peotecting the nervesc with reconstruction has a better long term out com if you have only axial backache surgical outcome is less obviously beneficial wiltze urged us to wait for the leg pain then intervene if you dont have leg pain then your nerves are ok.

Question 3

what are some side effects of having surgery for spondylolisthesis?

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Several things: Many folks will do well, but surgery does not always get rid of all symptoms that motivate people to consider surgery. You may have persistent pain, continued or new weakness, numbness, tingling; difficulty emptying or controlling bladder or bowels, numbness in the private area, spinal fluid leakage, failure of fusion, problems relating to any implants used. Some of these may improve, but may not.

Question 4

i was wondering what are the side effects of surgery for spondylolisthesis?

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The Spinal surgeon: Should be advising you about these, when he is discussing the surgery with you.
Generally there are risks with any surgery, which are possibilities, including infection, nerve damage, bleeding, need for blood transfusions, wound healing probs, ; those specific to the spine, make sure you discuss it with your surgeon.
Good luck.

Question 5

what can help people with spondylolisthesis?

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A lot: This condition can be sucessfully treated a variety of ways seek the help of an orthopedic spine surgeon as a guide.Read dr. Wiltse work, classic on spondy.

Question 6

what will  help people with spondylolisthesis?

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Varied: The natural history of spondylolisthesis is somewhat difficult to predict and may be somewhat dependent on the underlying causes of the misalignment. Also the current degree of misalignment and if there is instability also play a part. Core stabilization exercises, physical fitness and weight management are important in maintaining he issue and potentially preventing progression.

Question 7

can spondylolisthesis worsen even if i have no pain?

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Yes: The most common type of spondylolisthesis will rarely progress to a severe slip. Most of the time, the progression stops when a person reaches adulthood. The other common kind occurs in middle life and beyond, and rarely progresses beyond grade 1 or 2 (mild). The process of slippage is not something people feel.

Question 8

can a 13-year-old have spondylolisthesis?

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Yes: One common type occurs in adolescents.

Question 9

what is  retro-spondylolisthesis of the spine?

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A backward spinal sl: Your spine vertebra don't line up front back and one has slipped back this is a different condition than the commonly treated anterior slipping they have different treatment algorithms and prognosis general part of segmental degeneration a levels higher than l3.

Question 10

what are the side effect for a spondylolisthesis?

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See below: There are various possibilities associated with this condition and depends upon the severity of the slip . Some patients are totally asymptomatic . Good luck thank you.

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