High-grade Spondylolisthesis

Patient Cases

High-grade Spondylolisthesis: Grade IV Spondylolisthesis, restoring ability to stand up straight and walk and run without pain
This 14-year-old male patient came to Dr. Bridwell because he had increasingly severe back pain and increasing difficulty walking because of the pain. He was unable to walk very far, and he had a somewhat weak foot on one side and bad limp from irritation of his nerve roots.   Read more
What is High-grade Spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis is when one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it. High-grade spondylolisthesis is when the vertebra has slipped forward significantly.
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When Spine Surgery for High-grade Spondylolisthesis is Recommended
  • If non-surgical treatments do not relieve back and leg pain
  • If the slip is progressing (getting worse)
  • If the slip is causing nerve damage
How Dr. Bridwell Treats High-grade Spondylolisthesis
Posterior Decompression: Dr. Bridwell will perform the surgery from the back of the spine; that is called a posterior approach.
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