How do spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis manifest?
In the younger age group, these problems may lead to predominant low back pain. This low back pain is often most pronounced during activities that involve backward bending of the spine. Additionally, in severe cases of spondylolisthesis, there may be a foreshortening of the trunk with the development of a deep transverse crease over the lower abdomen along with an abnormal walking pattern. Sometimes, because of this slip, the spinal nerves may be affected leading to some tingling numbness or weakness in the lower limbs or sometimes, even disturbance in urination. In pregnant females, it can lead to obstruction of child delivery. In the older age group, though there may be some back pain, the predominant complaint often relates to pain in the lower limbs particularly on standing or walking for some distance.
