Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

Patient Cases

Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: Adult grade III spondylolisthesis with back and leg pain, still doing great at 5 years post-op
A 62-year-old female patient came to see Dr. Bridwell. She was slightly osteopenic, which means that she had low bone mass—not low enough to be considered osteoporosis, but not dense enough to be considered healthy.   Read more
What is Isthmic Spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis is when one vertebra (the bones that make up the spine) slips forward over the vertebra below it.
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When Spine Surgery for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis is Recommended
  • If non-surgical treatments do not relieve pain
  • If the slip is Grade III or above
  • If the slip is causing nerve damage
  • If there is disabling pain
How Dr. Bridwell Treats Isthmic 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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