Criteria for surgical reduction in high-grade lumbosacral spondylolisthesis based on quality of life measures

ConclusionsWhen performing surgery in young patients with high-grade lumbosacral spondylolisthesis, achieving normal pelvic balance is the key because it is associated with improved quality of life. Reduction to a low-grade slip is predictive of improved mental health, but reduction in lumbosacral angle is not associated with postoperative quality of life. There was a tendency for obtaining normal postoperative balance in patients with postoperative L5 incidence 60 ° or smaller.Graphical abstractThese slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research