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I have spondylolisthesis and i need to get it fixed and fast before i loose my job. what are my options?

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Assuming this is the: Congenital type which affects 6% of the population, 90% are treated non op with a course of physical therapy, sometimes a back support & with medication if no reasons not to utilize like non steroidal anti inflammatories . For those that don't respond to non op care & the pain is to a degree that one cannot live or work with it, a fusion surgery is indicated with 90% success rate if a non smoker.

Answered 6/23/2013

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PT/LAMINECTOMY&FUSIO: Trial of Physical Therapy to build up abdominal and back muscles if not successful Decompression Laminectomy and spinal fusion followed by Rehab Discuss your options with your Spine Surgeon who knows your case as treatment depends on the degree of Spinal Instability

Answered 4/27/2015

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