Williamston, MI
A 45-year-old female asked:
I have bilateral degenerative changes at l5-s1 level w/a grade 1-2 spondylolisthesis found 9/2012 has become worse will i end up needing surgery?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Vaughtanswered
30 years experience
Probably: If you are getting worse, i would suggest a follow-up MRI and a consultation with a spine surgeon. Conservative care certainly helps some patients. However, if you are getting worse, surgery may ultimately be required. Check out spinehealth.Com.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Spine Surgery: Spine surgery is reserved for individuals that have unrelenting pain that has failed conservative care or who have a progressive neurologic condition due to the spinal changes. Many individuals with your radiographic finding are pain free. If worsening would followup with your doctor or see a surgical or nonsurgical spine specialist.
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Hopefully not: If you take good care of your back, strengthen your core and do exercises. No one has a crystal ball.
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