How is spondylolisthesis, vertebral displacement, treated? Medication and surgery

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Treatment can be pharmacological and pain relief in acute conditions.

Analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants are administered.

Conservative treatment may or may not be successful. It mainly depends on the findings and details about the displacement of the vertebra.

Of course, the right kind of physiotherapy and exercise and their appropriate rate can help.

There are a number of exercises that help strengthen the muscles of the spine and body's core muscles, i.e. the muscles needed for posture and posture: muscles of the abdomen, spine, hips and the pelvic floor.

Proper exercise is important when practicing, under the guidance of an expert.

A change in lifestyle, sufficient physical activity, proper posture and patience in cooperation help to improve the condition.

However, surgical treatment may be necessary if degeneration fails and progresses.

This is indicated in case of failure of conservative treatment, in case of significant neurological deficit, but also in case of shift above 50%. Thus, there is a high risk of worsening the displacement, including cases of limited life activities.

The operation can be conducted in various ways. This is chosen on the basis of a comprehensive assessment of olistesis and associated difficulties. Examples are posterior decompression and stabilization, posterior or anterior intersomatic fusion (PLIF and ALIF), and Gaines surgery in spondyloptosis.

The main task is stabilisation, repositioning (return to the correct position) of the displaced vertebra and decompression, i.e. removal of nerve compression.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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