ReviewJournal of radiology case reports2017
Correction of Grade 2 Spondylolisthesis Following a Non-Surgical Structural Spinal Rehabilitation Protocol Using Lumbar Traction: A Case Study and Selective Review of Literature.
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- Improvement in physical and mental quality of life following reduction of lumbar spondylolisthesis using chiropractic BioPhysicsEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Surgical Stabilization of the Spine: A Clinical Review of Spinal Fractures, Spondylolisthesis, and Instrumentation Methods.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- LUMBAR FACET ARTHROPLASTY FOR SPONDYLOLISTHESIS SURGICAL CORRECTION: SUMMARY OF EVIDENCES.Acta ortopedica brasileira · 2025Review
- Improvement in Pain, Quality of Life, and Urinary Dysfunction following Correction of Lumbar Lordosis and Reduction in Lumbar Spondylolistheses Using Chiropractic BioPhysicsJournal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Plain Radiography: A Unique Component of Spinal Assessment and Predictive Health.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Restoring Functionality: A Case Report on Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation for L5-S1 Anterolisthesis Management.Cureus · 2024Article
- Examining Clinical Opinion and Experience Regarding Utilization of Plain Radiography of the Spine: Evidence from Surveying the Chiropractic Profession.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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- Degenerative Grade 3 Spondylolisthesis Management: A Case Report and Literature Review.Cureus · 2022Article
- Improved Pain and Quality of Life with Corrected Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis Subluxations Using CBPJournal of radiology case reports · 2022Review
- Lumbar spondylolisthesis: STATE of the art on assessment and conservative treatment.Archives of physiotherapy · 2021Article
- Correction of a double spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine utilizing Chiropractic BioPhysicsJournal of physical therapy science · 2021Article
- Management of Lumbar Radiculopathy Associated With an Extruded L4-L5 Spondylolytic Spondylolisthesis Using Flexion-Distraction Manipulation: A Case Study.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2019Article
- Radiophobic Fear-Mongering, Misappropriation of Medical References and Dismissing Relevant Data Forms the False Stance for Advocating Against the Use of Routine and Repeat Radiography in Chiropractic and Manual Therapy.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
- Radiophobia Overreaction: College of Chiropractors of British Columbia Revoke Full X-Ray Rights Based on Flawed Study and Radiation Fear-Mongering.Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
- Are Restrictive Medical Radiation Imaging Campaigns Misguided? It Seems So: A Case Example of the American Chiropractic Association's Adoption of "Choosing Wisely".Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis SocietyArticle
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Abstract
objectiveDiscuss the use of non-surgical spinal rehabilitation protocol in the case of a 69-year-old female with a grade 2 spondylolisthesis. A selective literature review and discussion are provided. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 69-year-old female presented with moderate low back pain (7/10 pain) and severe leg cramping (7/10 pain). Initial lateral lumbar x-ray revealed a grade 2 spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 measuring 13.3 mm. INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOMES: The patient completed 60 sessions of Mirror Image® spinal exercises, adjustments, and traction over 45 weeks. Post-treatment lateral lumbar x-ray showed a decrease in translation of L4-L5 from 13.3 mm to 2.4 mm, within normal limits.
conclusionsThis case provides the first documented evidence of a non-surgical or chiropractic treatment, specifically Chiropractic BioPhysics®, protocols of lumbar spondylolisthesis where spinal alignment was corrected. Additional research is needed to investigate the clinical implications and treatment methods.
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