Anterolisthesis grade III

Case contributed by Angel Romero Domínguez

Presentation

Low back pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Anterior displacement of L5 on S1 of approximately 75%. 

Failure of closure of vertebral arch at the level of L5 (spina bifida occulta).

Case Discussion

The finding corresponds to an anterolisthesis of L5 on S1 Meyerding grade III.

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