A Case report on Spondylolisthesis associated with Inter Vertebral Disc Prolapse

Abstract

Spondylolisthesis is the most common type of spinal disease which in advance cases requires surgical intervention. It is also known as ‘slipped disc’. It occurs when there is ‘slipage’ of vertebral body above on the vertebral body below. It causes instability and neural compression due to repetitive micro traumas which leads to absent pars interarticularis due to which an additional stress is applied to the facet joints causing advanced degeneration of the disc space. The associated symptoms are muscle spasms in hamstring, numbness and weakness in the foot, difficulty in standing or walking for longer period and back stiffness. Also L4-L5 spondylolisthesis is associated with caudal segment (L5-S1) degeneration which is mostly seen in elderly patients. Early diagnosis and treatment may benefit the patients’ quality of life. The selection of spinal stabilization exercise will be very helpful and safe after the surgery for better recovery in older patients. In this case study, we discussed the case report of patient who has under gone surgical treatment.