Spondylolisthesis
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What is spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis refers to the condition where there is a fracture in the back bone (vertebra) and part of the bone has slipped out of the place. The spine is no longer in the proper position causing back pain and spasms.
Common symptoms reported by people with spondylolisthesis
Treatments taken by people for spondylolisthesis

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Compare treatments taken by people with spondylolisthesis

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Who has spondylolisthesis on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 147 say spondylolisthesis is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 11 | |
| 30s | 36 | |
| 40s | 28 | |
| 50s | 43 | |
| 60s | 32 | |
| 70+ | 95 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 25 | |
| 20-29 years | 17 | |
| 30-39 years | 17 | |
| 40-49 years | 18 | |
| 50-59 years | 18 | |
| 60-69 years | 10 | |
| 70+ years | 13 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 65 | |
| Female | 385 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 294 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 4 |