What is a Spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a bone (vertebra) in the spine moves forward out of the proper position onto the bone below it.

  • Congenital spondylolisthesis. A vertebra is defective from the time a person is born.
  • Traumatic spondylolisthesis. An injury or trauma causes a vertebra to slip out of place.
  • Post-surgical spondylolisthesis. A vertebra slips out of place after spinal surgery.

Spondylolisthesis Symptoms

  • Pain that extends to the buttocks and thighs

  • Pain that worsens with activity

  • Stiff muscles, which can include tight hamstrings or muscle spasms in the hamstrings

  • Difficulty with standing or walking

  • Tired feeling, tingling, numbness, or weakness in legs

Diagnosis

  • Grade I: Less than 25% slip

  • Grade II: 25% to 49% slip

  • Grade III: 50% to 74% slip

  • Grade IV: 75% to 99% slip

Achievements
Dr. Vivek M. Agrawal has been associated with VIMS HOSPITAL as chief consultant Neurosurgeon/ Spine surgeon since its beginning. Till JULY 2022, he has performed more that 700 Brain and spine surgeries and seen more than 5500 OPD patients. He has been doing regular CMEs and free Camps for the patients benefit.
He is doing all kinds of brain and spine related surgeries including complex vascular surgeries, endoscopic surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgeries