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Assessing severity of spondylolisthesis
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jan 15, 2023 | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
WelcometoMayoConnect, @marlenec we loveto help peoplesolve the puzzlesofmedical jargon, but this is probably a time you will need to contact the doc. The grades are based on percent of slippage. That would vary based on the size of your vertebrae.
Here is an explanation of how it is calculated and what the grades mean: https://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/spondylolisthesis/spondylolisthesis-back-condition-treatment
Can you see the doctor notes on line? If not, you might want to call and leave a message.
Sue
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That makes sense (the part about the size of the vertebrae) since the article you cited notes that the grading is based upon the percentage of the vertebra that has slipped over the other. Thanks! Will ask the doc.