SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

#105Musculoskeletal System

SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

A 62-year-old patient has been suffering from severe back pain for two years after falling from a ladder
A 62-year-old patient has been suffering from severe back pain for two years after falling from a ladder. Due to the severe pain, she cannot walk, stand, and is forced to remain horizontal. X-rays showed spondylolisthesis at L IV-V.

She received treatment for 14 days.

Results: Significant improvement; the patient can walk, sit as much as she wants without pain. She can walk without assistance, can bend her knees without pain. Observation period for the patient - 6 months. Pain did not recur.

No side effects were observed.

Comments: Good treatment effects were observed in two other patients with spondylolisthesis.