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Chapter-116 Spondylolisthesis

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthi and Tandon’s Textbook of Neurosurgery (3 Volumes)

Author
1. Easwaran Ramakrishna
ISBN
9789350250723
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10307_116
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
15
Author Affiliations
1. Maruti Brain and Spine Centre, Maruti Hospital, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of Spondylolisthesis. Chapter has 18 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Spondylolisthesis, classification and aetiology of spondylolisthesis, isthmic spondylolisthesis, factors disposing to degenerative spondylolisthesis (DSO), degenerative spondylolisthesis, dysplastic spondylolisthesis, traumatic and pathological spondylolisthesis, grading of severity of vertebral slip, clinical features and their basis of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, investigations of spondylolisthesis, management of spondylolisthesis and surgical management of spondylolisthesis are described in detail. 7 tables are included to highlight Wiltse-Newman-MacNab classification of spondylolisthesis, factors predisposing to DSO, decompression alone strategy alone in DSO, fusion surgery in DSO and reason for using instrument in lumbar fusion. 69 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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