Comparative Sacral Morphology in Spondylolisthesis Patients

ConclusionsThe SI joints in patients with spondylolisthesis were orientated closer to the sagittal plane than in the controls. An awareness of this positioning may be important in surgical implant insertion as well as rehabilitation of hip extensor weakness. The main anatomical differences found in this study were in the sagittal plane. Sacral end plate abnormalities were well visualized and consistent with radiographic findings in the literature.Level of EvidenceLevel III, diagnostic.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research