Introduction

Spondylolisthesis is the subluxation of a vertebral body over another in sagittal plane and is a relatively frequent mechanism of intervertebral instability.

Causes Are

• LIGAMENTOUS LAXITY
• Defects in pars interarticularis
• Previous
• Trauma

Classification-Wiltse- Newmann

• Dysplastic
• Isthmic
• Degenerative
• Traumatic
• Pathologic
• Iatrogenic

Aims & Objective

Aim

• To correct spondylolisthesis by pedicular screw Rod system & posterolateral fusion.

Objective

Primary

• TO ASSESS BACK PAIN, REDICULOPATHY & stiffness in spondylolisthesis

Secondary

• To evaluate out come in post opreative patient and to minimize its
• To study the efficacy of posterolateral fusion in spondylolisthesis in terms of functional outcome
• Evaluated based on VAS for low back pain,ODI and neurological deficit

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Dr MD. Akif Jilani

Junior Resident, Department of Orthopaedics, KMCH, Katihar