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Can the the spondylolysis and listhesis be treated permanently?

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Dr. Paul Gause answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery - Spine

Yes: Any treatment, however, would depend on what your symptoms are. Many people have spondylolysis or a spondylolisthesis and do quite well with exercise based therapy alone. If you begin having significant back or nerve pain, and other conservative treatment fails, a surgical repair of the pars defect or spinal fusion can be a permanent treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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