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To highlight the acute exacerbation of previously undiagnosed spondylolisthesis following low-energy trauma and its surgical management.

May 9, 2026CureusOpen Access

Post-traumatic Exacerbation of Grade II L5-S1 Spondylolisthesis Requiring Surgical Stabilization

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To highlight the acute exacerbation of previously undiagnosed spondylolisthesis following low-energy trauma and its surgical management.
Case report of a 51-year-old woman with acute low back pain after a fall.
Imaging studies included MRI revealing Grade II L5-S1 spondylolisthesis and surgical intervention documented.
Post-operative follow-up measured pain reduction using Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
VAS score improved from 9/10 preoperatively to 2/10 at six-week follow-up.
Patient discharged on postoperative day 3 with improved mobility and sensory resolution.
No standardized functional outcome scores were available for comparison.

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Case report demonstrates surgical intervention for spondylolisthesis after low-energy trauma, suggesting necessity for early diagnosis.

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