Spondylolisthesis

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Can anyone tell me what this is? Dr. said I am at Stage 2 on a scale of 1-4. I am having another MRI done this month. Dr. indicated that if I am still at Stage 2, he recommenRAB injections and physical therapy. If Stage 3, he recommenRAB a spinal fusion. I have previously had a laminectomy. This helped for a while but now I am having extreme pain again. Also, I just had a right hip replacement and am a candidate for a left knee replacement after treatment for the spine. Has anyone experienced any of this? I would appreciate some first-hand information. Thanks!
 
Spondylolysthesis is the anterior displacement of a vertebra in relation to the vertebra below.

I had this and in my 20's had a lurabar fusion which helped immensely. I also have some significant knee problems (had them before and after the back surgery) so I eventually face a knee replacement. But since I'm 42 the doctor wants to wait until my 50's to consider that if at all possible.
 
Linda:

The symptoms you are showing are indicative of nerve damage. If so, you want to get this taken care of as soon as possible. The longer a nerve impingement or damage is occurring the more likely it is that damage can become permanent and irreversible. Nerve damage doesn't only occur when you loose total control - but may be happening now. You'll want to consider taking immediate action to make sure the damage does not become permanent.
 
my wife is a week on from having her spinal fusion for spondylolisthesis (L5) She is currenltly experiencing problems with her left leg - shooting pains mainly. I am just wondering why this might be?
 
The vertebrae shifts and puts pressure on the nerve - this pressure, on the nerve that runs down the leg, causes shooting pains down the path of the nerve. VERY common. And a sure sign that surgery is a good option for her.
 
Does nerve inpingement show up on an x-ray or mri? I realize that its getting worse. I have an appointment this week and I will ask about the inpingement.
Thanks for your reply. Linda
 
I have spondylolisthesis also. L3-L4 with no disc left at all. Bone on bone. Vertabre is out of line from front to back and also sideways, according to the doctor. We are trying shots again this week. Worked for a while last time. My concern is I am having problems with my bladder and bowels. And running low grade fevers (99.0). Anyone with these problems too? In the past few months I've noticed a change in my bathroom habits. I know it can cause permanent nerve damage if you lose total control. But I'm not at the point. Just some annoying changes. I guess surgery will be last option and am not looking forward to that. Any comments would be helpful. Thank you and stay well.
Linda
 
Nerve impingement does not show up on xray but may show up, to some degree, on MRI depending on what they are able to see. Often findings from MRI may say "disc appears to be near nerve root" or something similar.
 
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