Spondylolisthesis

Lumbar spondylolisthesis alters the alignment of your spine. In a normal spine, the bones of your spine stack on top of one another neatly. Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition where one bone slips forward on top of the bottom one. When it slips, tissues and nerves nearby can become irritated causing pain.

Lumbar Spondylolisthesis vs. Cervical Spondylolisthesis

There is a difference between lumbar and cervical spondylolisthesis. The difference is the location of which the condition is present. When this condition affects the lumbar section of your spine, it is targeting your lower spine. When it affects the cervical section, it is targeting the upper section of your spine.

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Degenerative spondylolisthesis is one of six types of this spinal condition. It occurs as a result of the general aging process; therefore, it is more often seen in the elderly than in young adults. While it is common for people over 50, it is even more likely to be seen in people over 65. Females will develop degenerative spondylolisthesis over males.

Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Definition

This is a spinal condition where a vertebra slips forward over the one below it. As your body ages, your bones, ligaments, and joints in the spine tend to become weak and are sometimes not able to support the spinal column in alignment.

This condition will usually occur in either the L4-L5 level of your lower spine, which is the most common location. It can also be present at the L3-L4 level. While it is a possibility that degenerative spondylolisthesis can be present in other levels, it is rare.

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