Types of Spondylolisthesis

This is the most common type and occurs with aging and arthritic changes in the vertebral joints.

This type is seen mostly in children and adolescents and is related to sports activity. Small stress fractures develop in the pars interarticularis, a segment of bone between the facet joints at the back of the vertebrae, which can lead to spondylolisthesis.

This type is seen at birth and is the result of abnormal bone formation while in the womb.

This type occurs due to a direct trauma or injury to the spine as in contact sports or motor vehicle accidents.

This occurs as a result of weakening of the spine due to osteoporosis, infection, or tumour.

This type is very rare and occurs due to slippage of the disc as a result of spine surgery.