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Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a bone (vertebra) in the lower part of the spine slips forward and onto a bone below it.

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Symptoms
Spondylolisthesis may vary from mild to severe. A person with spondylolisthesis may have no symptoms. The condition c...
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Causes
In children, spondylolisthesis usually occurs between the fifth bone in the lower back (lumbar vertebra) and the firs...
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Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam. A straight leg raise may be uncomfortable or painful. X-ray of the spine can...
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Treatments
Treatment varies depending on the severity of the condition. Most patients get better with strengthening and stretchi...
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Available Treatments
Risk Factors
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Complications
Chronic back pain; Nerve compression; Temporary or permanent damage of spinal nerve roots, which may cause sensation ...
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Prevention
People with marked lordosis should avoid back hyperextension (leaning way back), weight lifting, and contact sports. ...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if: The back appears to curve excessively; There is back pain or stiffness; There is p...
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