Spondylolisthesis Treatment
Until recently, all patients undergoing lumbar fusion required a bone graft either from the hip region or from a bone bank. Newer bone grafting substances are now used to promote healthy bone fusion. In most patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion, metal titanium instrumentation is also used. This will typically involve placing pedicle screws into the bone and connecting these with a rod.
At Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, individuals treated for a slipped disc have only a brief hospital stay, and 95 percent of patients will have complete relief of their pain. Find out more about Doctors Who Treat Spondylolisthesis.