Lumbar Slipped Back
Spondylolisthesis (spondylolisthesis) is a condition in which one vertebra slides onto the vertebra below it. The slipping of one of the lumbar vertebrae is caused by the instability of the spine. It can cause unbearable leg pain due to compression of the nerve roots at the exit points from the spinal canal.
Causes of Lumbar Slippage
- Congenital spinal abnormalities,
- Excessive load on the lumbar region due to sports or heavy physical activities,
- Weakening of the structure of the spine and degeneration of the discs that occur with age,
- Injuries to the lumbar region as a result of accidents or falls,
- Inflammation of the joints in the lumbar region,
- Reduced bone density (osteoporosis),
- After OPEN herniated disc surgery in the lumbar region
Low Back Slip Symptoms
- Severe pain in the lower back
- Pain, burning or tingling sensation in the legs when nerves are pressed
- Numbness and tingling sensation in the legs or feet
- Feeling of weakness in the legs, difficulty walking
- Reduced desire to move due to pain and discomfort in the lumbar region
- Formation of posture disorders
- Urinary incontinence or incontinence, sexual dysfunction
Lumbar Slip Treatment
- Medication is used to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Physiotherapy is used to strengthen the lumbar muscles and increase flexibility.
- Corset use is started to ensure the stability of the waist.
- If necessary, regional steroid injections can be used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
- If there is severe pressure on the nerve roots, surgical intervention is required.
- Microsurgical techniques are used to correct the slipped vertebra or to remove the discs, allowing the patient to return to normal life.
Things to Know About Slipped Waist Surgery
The most common surgical procedures include correction and stabilisation of the slipped vertebrae (usually using screws and titanium rods). Microsurgical removal of tissues pressing on the nerve roots may also be required.If the slipped disc surgery is accompanied by canal stenosis or herniated disc, it usually takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours to perform microdecompression with microsurgical technique in addition to the screw surgery. However, this time may vary depending on the patient’s condition, the degree of slippage and the techniques to be applied.
After the surgery, the patient’s hospital stay usually varies between 1 and 2 days. However, some patients may be discharged in a shorter period of time depending on their recovery status. The most common surgical methods include correction and stabilisation of the vertebral slippage (usually fixation using screws and titanium rods called rods). Microsurgical removal of tissue pressing on the nerve roots may also be required
If the slipped disc surgery is accompanied by canal stenosis or herniated disc, it usually takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours to perform microdecompression with microsurgical technique in addition to the screw surgery. However, this time may vary depending on the patient’s condition, the degree of slippage and the techniques to be applied.
After the operation, the patient’s hospital stay usually varies between 1 and 2 days. However, some patients may be discharged in a shorter time depending on the recovery status.
Operation Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospitalisation | Recovery Time | Return to Work |
2.5-3.5 Hours |
| 2 Days | 2 Weeks | 7-14 Days |