Meyerding classification of spondylolisthesis

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A commonly adopted method of grading spondylolisthesis is the Meyerding classification, based. It divides the superior endplate of the vertebra below into quarters. The grade depends on the ratio of [overhanging partlocation of the superior vertebral body] to [anteroposterior lengthposteroinferior corner of the adjacent inferior vertebral body]:vertebra above. 

  • grade I: 0-25%
  • grade II: 26-50% 
  • grade III: 51-75% 
  • grade IV: 76-100%  
  • grade V (spondyloptosis(spondyloptosis): >100%
  • -<p>A commonly adopted <strong>method of grading spondylolisthesis</strong> is the Meyerding classification, based on the ratio of [overhanging part of the superior vertebral body] to [anteroposterior length of the adjacent inferior vertebral body]: </p><ul>
  • +<p>A commonly adopted <strong>method of grading spondylolisthesis</strong> is the Meyerding classification. It divides the superior endplate of the vertebra below into quarters. The grade depends on the location of the posteroinferior corner of the vertebra above. </p><ul>
  • -<strong>grade V </strong>(spondyloptosis): &gt;100%</li>
  • +<strong>grade V </strong>(<a href="/articles/spondyloptosis">spondyloptosis</a>): &gt;100%</li>
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