Is Isthmic spondylolisthesis serious?
Is Isthmic spondylolisthesis serious? Most cases of isthmic spondylolisthesis are Grade I or II. As a general guideline, the more severe slips (Grades III and above) are most likely to require surgical intervention. What does Isthmic spondylolisthesis mean? Isthmic spondylolisthesis occurs when one the vertebral bodies in the spine have slipped forward over the vertebra below it due to a small fracture in a piece of bone that connects the two joints on the back side of the spinal segment. How is Isthmic spondylolisthesis treated? For most cases of isthmic spondylolisthesis (especially Grades I and II), treatment consists of temporary...