Degenerative Spondylolisthesis versus Spinal Stenosis

Description: Objective: To compare baseline characteristics and surgical and nonoperative outcomes between degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) and spinal stenosis (SPS) patients.
Conclusion: Overall, DS and SPS patients had similar baseline characteristics. However, DS patients improved more with surgery than SPS patients. Future studies should probably not combine these heterogeneous patient populations.
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis versus Spinal Stenosis: Does a Slip Matter? Comparison of Baseline Characteristics and Outcomes (SPORT) Adam Pearson, MD, MS; Emily Blood, MS; Jon Lurie, MD, MS; Tor Tosteson, ScD; William A. Abdu, MD; Alan Hillibrand, MD; Keith Bridwell, MD; James Weinstein, DO, MS Spine. 2010;35(3):298-305.