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What pregnancy risks does spondylolisthesis pose?

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

Answered 5/14/2013

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Dr. Justin Esterberg answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

No risk: No risk for this situation. If no pain, no worries. Pregnancy can often cause some low back pain and even nerve pain which is treated if it arises with simple measures like massage, therapy, or certain medications, ice or heat.

Answered 10/23/2017

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