Spondylolisthesis (Page 2)
How Do People Get Spondylolisthesis?
Approximately 5-6% of males, and 2-3% of females have a spondylolisthesis. It becomes apparent more often in people who are involved with very physical activities such as weightlifting, gymnastics, or football. Males are more likely than females to develop symptoms from the disorder, primarily due to their engaging in more physical activities. Although some children under the age of five may be pre-disposed towards having a spondylolisthesis, or may indeed already have an undetected spondylolisthesis, it is rare that such young children are diagnosed with spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis becomes more common among 7-10 year olds. The increased physical activities of adolescence and adulthood, along with the wear- and-tear of daily life, result in spondylolisthesis being most common among adolescents and adults.
I. Types of Spondylolisthesis.
Different types of spondylolisthesis may be caused in a different ways. Some examples are: Developmental Spondylolisthesis This type of spondylolisthesis may exist at birth, or may develop during childhood, but generally is not noticed until later in childhood or even in adult life.
