I have been diagnosed with anterolisthesis grade 1 at l4 - l5 is this mean that I need to correct this problem with surgery and what tipe of surgery do I need or what consequences there are if I don t get surgery I mean can you live with this condition without getting any worst . Thank you
Hello, It depends on the severity of the symptoms and in the fact that if the listless is stable or unstable in the upright dynamic x-rays. Mild symptoms and little to no displacement may be treated conservatively and followed up. In case that surgery is indicated, posterior decompression and stabilization is a common procedure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. 