which is rarely more than a grade I slip. Sagittal orientation of the facet joints and facet tropism also has been related to the development of degenerative spondylolisthesis. Pathologic ...

Spondylolisthesis occurs when one of the vertebrae slips out of place. These two conditions can cause similar symptoms. Inflammation due to AS can stiffen the joints in the spine and, in some ...

Again, caution should be used when attributing back pain to the presence of either spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis. Other disease may be responsible for the symptoms.