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= Retrolisthesis =
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{{Infobox medical condition
[[File:LSV MRI T1FSE T2frFSE STIR Case04 09.jpg|thumb|Lateral MRI view showing Retrolisthesis]]
| name            = Retrolisthesis
 
| image          = [[File:RetrolistheseC35grade1.PNG|left|thumb|X-ray of a retrolisthesis at C3-C4]]
| caption        = X-ray of a retrolisthesis at C3-C4
| field          = [[Orthopedics]]
| synonyms        =
| symptoms        = [[Back pain]], [[neck pain]], [[stiffness]], [[limited range of motion]]
| complications  = [[Spinal cord injury]], [[nerve compression]], [[degenerative disc disease]]
| onset          =
| duration        =
| types          =
| causes          = [[Degenerative changes]], [[trauma]], [[congenital abnormalities]]
| risks          = [[Aging]], [[osteoporosis]], [[spinal arthritis]]
| diagnosis      = [[X-ray]], [[MRI]], [[CT scan]]
| differential    = [[Spondylolisthesis]], [[spinal stenosis]], [[herniated disc]]
| prevention      = [[Physical therapy]], [[exercise]], [[proper posture]]
| treatment      = [[Physical therapy]], [[pain management]], [[surgery]]
| medication      = [[NSAIDs]], [[muscle relaxants]]
| prognosis      = Varies depending on severity and treatment
| frequency      =
| deaths          =
}}
[[File:LSV MRI T1FSE T2frFSE STIR Case04 09.jpg|left|thumb|Lateral MRI view showing Retrolisthesis]]
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
'''Retrolisthesis''' is a condition characterized by posterior displacement of a vertebral body with respect to the subjacent vertebra, to a degree less than a luxation (dislocation). This term combines "retro" (meaning back) and "listhesis" (meaning displacement).
'''Retrolisthesis''' is a condition characterized by posterior displacement of a vertebral body with respect to the subjacent vertebra, to a degree less than a luxation (dislocation). This term combines "retro" (meaning back) and "listhesis" (meaning displacement).
== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
Retrolisthesis is primarily diagnosed through imaging techniques, with lateral X-ray views of the spine being most effective.
Retrolisthesis is primarily diagnosed through imaging techniques, with lateral X-ray views of the spine being most effective.
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== X-ray Views ==
== X-ray Views ==
For the best diagnostic quality, X-ray views should aim for a true lateral perspective without any rotation. This orientation allows for clear visualization of the vertebral alignment and the degree of retrolisthesis.
For the best diagnostic quality, X-ray views should aim for a true lateral perspective without any rotation. This orientation allows for clear visualization of the vertebral alignment and the degree of retrolisthesis.
== Areas Affected ==
== Areas Affected ==
While retrolisthesis can occur in any part of the spine, it is most commonly observed in:
While retrolisthesis can occur in any part of the spine, it is most commonly observed in:
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* The [[Lumbar vertebrae|lumbar region]] (lower back)
* The [[Lumbar vertebrae|lumbar region]] (lower back)
It is less frequently seen in the [[Thoracic vertebrae|thoracic area]] (mid-back).
It is less frequently seen in the [[Thoracic vertebrae|thoracic area]] (mid-back).
== Clinical Significance ==
== Clinical Significance ==
Retrolisthesis can be a contributing factor to back pain and degenerative spinal conditions. It may also be associated with other spinal disorders such as:
Retrolisthesis can be a contributing factor to back pain and degenerative spinal conditions. It may also be associated with other spinal disorders such as:
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* [[Spinal stenosis]]
* [[Spinal stenosis]]
* [[Degenerative disc disease]]
* [[Degenerative disc disease]]
== Management and Treatment ==
== Management and Treatment ==
Treatment depends on the severity and includes:
Treatment depends on the severity and includes:
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* Pain management
* Pain management
* In severe cases, surgical intervention
* In severe cases, surgical intervention
== References ==
== References ==
# Smith, F.W., & Dworkin, J.S. (2009). The clinical significance of retrolisthesis: A study of 70 cases. The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 22(3), 194-198.
# Smith, F.W., & Dworkin, J.S. (2009). The clinical significance of retrolisthesis: A study of 70 cases. The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 22(3), 194-198.
# Haun, D.W., & Kettner, N.W. (2010). Retrolisthesis: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 9(4), 179-186.
# Haun, D.W., & Kettner, N.W. (2010). Retrolisthesis: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 9(4), 179-186.
== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Spinal column]]
* [[Spinal column]]
* [[Vertebral column]]
* [[Vertebral column]]
* [[Radiography]]
* [[Radiography]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Radiology]]
[[Category:Radiology]]
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{{Dorsopathies}}
{{Dorsopathies}}
[[Category:Deforming dorsopathies]]
[[Category:Deforming dorsopathies]]

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Retrolisthesis
File:RetrolistheseC35grade1.PNG
X-ray of a retrolisthesis at C3-C4
Synonyms
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Back pain, neck pain, stiffness, limited range of motion
Complications Spinal cord injury, nerve compression, degenerative disc disease
Onset
Duration
Types
Causes Degenerative changes, trauma, congenital abnormalities
Risks Aging, osteoporosis, spinal arthritis
Diagnosis X-ray, MRI, CT scan
Differential diagnosis Spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, herniated disc
Prevention Physical therapy, exercise, proper posture
Treatment Physical therapy, pain management, surgery
Medication NSAIDs, muscle relaxants
Prognosis Varies depending on severity and treatment
Frequency
Deaths


File:LSV MRI T1FSE T2frFSE STIR Case04 09.jpg
Lateral MRI view showing Retrolisthesis

Introduction

Retrolisthesis is a condition characterized by posterior displacement of a vertebral body with respect to the subjacent vertebra, to a degree less than a luxation (dislocation). This term combines "retro" (meaning back) and "listhesis" (meaning displacement).

Diagnosis

Retrolisthesis is primarily diagnosed through imaging techniques, with lateral X-ray views of the spine being most effective.

X-ray Views

For the best diagnostic quality, X-ray views should aim for a true lateral perspective without any rotation. This orientation allows for clear visualization of the vertebral alignment and the degree of retrolisthesis.

Areas Affected

While retrolisthesis can occur in any part of the spine, it is most commonly observed in:

It is less frequently seen in the thoracic area (mid-back).

Clinical Significance

Retrolisthesis can be a contributing factor to back pain and degenerative spinal conditions. It may also be associated with other spinal disorders such as:

Management and Treatment

Treatment depends on the severity and includes:

  • Physical therapy
  • Pain management
  • In severe cases, surgical intervention

References

  1. Smith, F.W., & Dworkin, J.S. (2009). The clinical significance of retrolisthesis: A study of 70 cases. The Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques, 22(3), 194-198.
  2. Haun, D.W., & Kettner, N.W. (2010). Retrolisthesis: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 9(4), 179-186.

See Also

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