Spondylolisthesis POSNA Study Guide

Description: Objectives
List the types of spondylolisthesis described by Wiltse, and fully describe the types seen in children and adolescents
Describe commonly used radiographic parameters used to quantitate the severity of spondylolisthesis
Discuss the etiology of spondylolisthesis
Discuss the risk of progression of a child or adolescent with spondylolisthesis, and factors which contribute a higher risk of progression
Discuss factors related to symptoms in patients with spondylolisthesis
Describe physical findings associated with mild and severe spondylolisthesis
Discuss indications for surgery for spondylolisthesis, including specific procedures useful for both mild and severe slippage

Discussion points
Why is the back immobilized in flexion to treat spondylolysis and placed in extension to reduce severe spondylolisthesis?
Is reduction of severe spondylolisthesis a good idea?