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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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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.
Answered 6/9/2018
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