Grade 1 L5-S1 anterolisthesis

Case contributed by Adams Mtonga
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Lower back pain radiating to the right lower limb.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

L5-S1 grade I anterolisthesis with degenerative disc disease.

Case Discussion

Spondylolisthesis is the displacement of a vertebral body in relation to the inferior vertebral body.

Anterolisthesis is anterior displacement of a vertebral body relative to the one below and is often associated with spondylolysis and secondary disc degeneration.

Case courtesy of Dr Jane Shawa

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