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Post-traumatic Exacerbation of Grade II L5-S1 Spondylolisthesis Requiring Surgical Stabilization
Elizabeth Blanco Espinosa1,2, Idania Cruzata Matos3, Yelka Matos Furones4
1Neurosurgery/General Surgery, Arnaldo Milián Castro Provincial University Hospital, Santa Clara, CUB.
Cureus
|June 8, 2026
Summary
Low-energy trauma can reveal asymptomatic spondylolisthesis, leading to severe pain and neurological issues. Surgical stabilization with posterior instrumentation effectively treated a case, improving pain and mobility, underscoring the importance of timely intervention.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Spondylolisthesis, the forward slippage of a vertebra, often occurs at L5-S1.
- While frequently asymptomatic, it can become symptomatic due to instability exacerbated by external factors like trauma.
- Low-energy trauma can unmask previously undiagnosed spondylolisthesis, causing acute pain and neurological deficits.
