Spondylolisthesis is Common, Early, and Severe in Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

Conclusions: High-grade spondylolisthesis is common in LDS and usually associated with spondylolysis. Patients requiring surgery for spondylolisthesis present during childhood and do well after instrumented PSF. Interbody fusion and stabilization of S1 and S2 can prevent physeal deformation. LDS should be considered in patients with high-grade spondylolisthesis. Patients with LDS should be monitored for spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis starting when they are young. Level of Evidence: Level IV—retrospective study.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Spine Source Type: research