DEGENERACIÒN DEL SEGMENTO ADYACENTE A UNA FUSIÒN …

MC L5. Initial: limit activity/brace. Chronic: repair vs. fusion. Spondylolisthesis. Dysplastic – elongation of pars, facet joints stretched, presents with more back pain (compression of nerve roots) more prone to deformity and neuro def. Isthmic – defect, less back pain, facet jt intact ................
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