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I am a 52 year old female with no prior surgeries. I have suffered lumbar pack pain for 30 years. It started out hurting from...

Hi All, I have just been diagnosed with grade 2 Spondylolisthesis at L5/S1 with bilateral pars defect at L5, which has resulted in posterior uncovering...

Just learned that I have spondylolisthesis L3-4 and L4-5 Anyone else? What have you learned about this condition? Thanks

You recall the old joke -“ Doctor, will I be able to ___ after my surgery? Great, since I never did it before.” I am...

I had minimally invasive spinal fusion on July 16, 2019 at Saint Mary's Hospital. All went well. Nerve pain was immediately gone after surgery. I...

Woman, age 70, 11 mm grade 3 spondylolisthesis, L5S1, severe facet arthropathy L5S1, severe bilateral foramenal stenosis L5S1 and compression on bilateral exiting nerve root....

I am a VA patient that is eligible for Community Care.. meaning I am authorized to see a civilian surgeon for my situation. I have...

Has anyone had this exact diagnosis and surgery for it or declined to have the surgery? Also, Spinal Stenosis.

Lot's to read, but I'm finding it difficult to get a straight anwer on this question. Generally the advice is to yes continue playing if...

I have both of these conditions. I have not received any clear direction on next steps. I have had two injections of steroids and the...

I’m scheduled for ALIF surgery in a couple of weeks for severe L4-5 spondylolisthesis. This surgical approach not only involves the orthopedic surgeon- but a...

I have severe lumbar stenosis and Spondylolisthesis as well as a bulging disc. My main symptoms are throbbing in my calf muscles. I was told...

I just turned 70 years old and I have an unstableL4/5 degenerative spondylolisthesis with neurogenic claudication. I am not sure what all that means but...

I had a spinal fusion in2022 which was ok at first but the last 2 years its become hard to walk and stand up straight....

I just read an article in the LA Times about opioid use for chronic pain and it cited a summary of findings by the Medicare...

Age 71yo old gal here. L5S1 autofusion, Grace II spondylolisthesis. Severe spinal stenosis complicated by significant impingement L5 nerves, both foramen caused by loss of...

Hi, I have gotten 2 opinions for spinal surgeons and they both are saying decompression & fusion. I am trying to avoid major surgery. I...

Can one identify what kind of pain one experiences? I am 72 and have spondylolisthesis as well as arthritis as well as osteopenia. My most...

Backstory: -2007 Age 15 spinal fusion L4-S1 due to spondylolisthesis . 10 days later emergency operation to patch a spinal leak. -2011 joined the Marine...

I have a double whammy. I have spondylolisthesis at L4/L5 and it causes some sciatica/left knee and leg pain that I’ve treated with epidural injections...