Correction of a double spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine utilizing Chiropractic BioPhysics&lt;sup&gt;®&lt;/sup&gt; technique: a case report with 1 year follow-up

Fedorchuk, Curtis; Lightstone, Douglas Frank; Oakley, Paul A.; Harrison, Deed E.

doi:10.1589/jpts.33.89

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“…Patients with grade 1 or 2 spondylolisthesis and no accompanying quality-of-life impairments can be managed conservatively [ 15 ]. Non-surgical management of spondylolisthesis includes pain control, collar bracing, physiotherapy, and chiropractic treatment [ 15 , 16 ]. Restoration of spinal stability using conservative approaches may prevent progression of the disease and various forms of deformity [ 4 , 5 ].…”

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“…Restoration of spinal stability using conservative approaches may prevent progression of the disease and various forms of deformity [ 4 , 5 ]. In non-surgical management of low-grade spondylolisthesis, treatment efficacy more often relates to improvement of symptoms and not to repositioning of the slipped vertebra [ 16 ].…”

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“…Emerging evidence has suggested that manipulative therapy is safe and beneficial for patients with degenerative cervical spondylolysis [ 6 , 7 , 16 , 17 ]. Unstable (high-grade) spondylolisthesis should avoid forceful manipulation that might cause more stress to the spine.…”

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Reducing Cervical Retrolisthesis With Long-Term Monthly Chiropractic Maintenance Care: A Case Report

Chu

2022

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The present case study aimed to demonstrate the subtle effectiveness of 13-year chiropractic maintenance care (MC) in a patient with cervical radiculopathy associated with retrolisthesis. Retrolisthesis is the backward slippage of one vertebral body with respect to the subjacent vertebra. This slippage can lead to spinal nerve root compression or irritation (radiculopathy). A 44-year-old woman presented with relapsing episodes of pain in her neck radiating down her right arm and hand for 12 months. Neurological examination revealed sensory deficits in the right C5 dermatome. Cervical radiography showed grade 1 retrolisthesis of C3 on C4 and of C4 on C5, and sclerosis over the upper endplate of the C4, C5, and C6 vertebrae. The patient was diagnosed with right C5 radiculopathy associated with vertebral retrolisthesis. She was conservatively treated with multimodal chiropractic care comprising cervical manipulation applied to the affected segments, axial distraction, and isometric stretching. After 20 sessions over 3 months of therapy, the patient experienced complete relief of neck pain and radicular symptoms, and full cervical mobility. Because her complaints were characterized by relapsing episodes, she was enrolled in a monthly MC program to monitor and ensure the spine was functioning at its highest capacity. The MC program included disease monitoring, manipulation of dysfunctional segments, cervical strengthening exercises, and ergonomics coaching. Monthly care was shown to be successful in maintaining an asymptomatic status. Moreover, a gradual reduction in cervical retrolisthesis was observed during the 13-year MC period, and the ongoing MC ensured optimal spine functioning.

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Reducing Cervical Retrolisthesis With Long-Term Monthly Chiropractic Maintenance Care: A Case Report

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2022

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“…In any of the searched research databases, there are 3 papers that meet this inclusion criteria. The studies that show non-surgical or chiropractic treatment improved spinal alignment and symptomatology associated with spondylolisthesis were CBP® studies [75][76][77].…”

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Improved Pain and Quality of Life with Corrected Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis Subluxations Using CBP®: A Case Study and 1-Year Follow-Up

2022

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Objective: Discuss non-surgical spinal rehabilitation for a 27-year-old male with thoracic and lumbosacral spondylolistheses. A selective literature review and discussion are provided. Clinical Features: A 27-year-old male presented with severe, 8/10 mid and low back pain. Initial lateral thoracic and lumbar x-rays revealed grade 1 spondylolistheses at T9-T10 and L5-S1 measuring -5.3 mm and -6.8 mm. Interventions and Outcomes: The patient completed 60 sessions of Mirror Image® spinal adjustments, exercises, and traction over 30 weeks. Post-treatment x-rays showed correction in translations at T9-T10 and L5-S1 from -5.3 mm to 0.0 mm and -6.8 mm to -1.0 mm, within normal limits. 1-year follow-up x-rays showed maintained correction. Conclusions: This case is the first documented evidence of non-surgical or chiropractic treatment for thoracic and lumbosacral spondylolistheses where spinal alignment was corrected. More research is needed to investigate the clinical implications and applications.

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“…The second possibility is that there is an emphasis on nerve fibers that allows for disturbance of the balance of sensory neurons through molecular changes that cause abnormal afferent nervous system (ANS) activity because the accumulation of sodium ions around the lesion can cause the lesion area to be very sensitive to mechanical or thermal stimuli. 2,8 Physiotherapy uses modalities, exercise therapy, and communication to build, maintain, and restore movement and function throughout the life cycle. Modalities such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), infrared (IR), and exercise treatment in the form of William flexion exercise can be employed in situations of LBP et cause lumbar spondylolisthesis.…”

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Physical therapy intervention for low back pain et causa lumbar spondylolisthesis: a clinical case report

2022

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Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a kind of low back pain (LBP) that involves the displacement of one of the vertebral bodies as a result of trauma. Spondylolisthesis can lead to spondylolysis or fracture injury, which commonly occurs in the elderly as a result of degenerative disorders. However, physical therapy modalities such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), infrared (IR), and exercise treatment in the form of William flexion exercise can be employed in situations of LBP that cause lumbar spondylolisthesis. Thus, this clinical case study aimed at investigate the effects of these physical therapy intervention towards patients with LBP spondylolisthesis. LBP was reported by a 62-year-old female patient in Malang clinic. Patient had difficulties walking and sitting for lengthy periods of time. Straight leg raise (SLR) examination, Valsalva test, Trendelenberg test and Barthel index were performed as the physical examination test. While, during intervention period, patient was given TENS, IR, and William flexion exercise for twice a week, with each movement being repeated ten times during three months intervention. There was a positive change in the form of a decrease in tenderness, which was followed by a decrease in active lumbar motion discomfort and a decrease in spasm. Tenderness and motion discomfort are both symptoms of pain alterations. The findings of the treatment show that traditional treatments such as TENS and IR, as well as exercises using the William's flexion exercises approach, can help the elderly with LBP related to spondylolisthesis reduce pain and increase muscular tone.

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Correction of a double spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine utilizing Chiropractic BioPhysics<sup>®</sup> technique: a case report with 1 year follow-up

Cited by 6 publications

References 23 publications

Reducing Cervical Retrolisthesis With Long-Term Monthly Chiropractic Maintenance Care: A Case Report

Reducing Cervical Retrolisthesis With Long-Term Monthly Chiropractic Maintenance Care: A Case Report

Improved Pain and Quality of Life with Corrected Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis Subluxations Using CBP®: A Case Study and 1-Year Follow-Up

Physical therapy intervention for low back pain et causa lumbar spondylolisthesis: a clinical case report

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