Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

Here at the Bonati Institute, we sometimes see patients with lower back pain caused by lumbar spondylolisthesis, or the forward slippage of a lower spinal vertebra. It often occurs in young patients and goes undetected for years. Some people are born with it, while others get it from sports or occupations that require heavy lifting. Another form of lumbar spondylolisthesis is degenerative and occurs in individuals aged 50 or older.

Anti-inflammatory painkillers, such as ibuprofen, can help reduce back pain if you have lumbar spondylolisthesis. You should also rest from activities that cause your lumbar spondylolisthesis. Your doctor might prescribe a back brace or physical therapy, plus exercises that strengthen the back and abdominal muscles. If it gets worse or does not improve, surgical procedures like the ones we provide here at The Bonati Institute might be recommended.

Relief from Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Pain

Arthroscopic laser surgery could be an option for your lower back pain when other methods of controlling the pain, such as drugs and physical therapy, fail. At The Bonati Institute, our medical and surgical staff members provide expert services in a caring environment. You'll be sedated and receive a local anesthetic for your procedure, but you will be awake and fully able to communicate with us.

Our surgeries also provide you with reduced recovery time. Many of our lumbar spondylolisthesis patients begin rehabilitation the same day, and all of our procedures are done on an outpatient basis. Your experience will involve no hospital stay, less pain and bleeding, a shorter recovery time, and state-of-the-art advanced surgical techniques. Contact us today for more information.