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What Is Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis?

Desert Institute of Spine Care Blog What Is Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis?

Spondylolysis is a stress fracture in one of the vertebrae that make up the spinal column. Spondylolisthesis refers to forward slippage of one spine bone onto another. Many times, these diseases are seen in combination with each other and treatments are oftentimes the same.

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