Spondylolisthesis

Anatomy

Anterior slippage (anterolisthesis) of one vertebral body relative to the one below. Classified according to Meyerding into grades I–IV based on the degree of slippage. Assessed on lateral lumbar spine projections, particularly the functional ones (flexion/extension).

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