J Radiol Case Rep. 2017 May 31;11(5):13-26. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v11i5.2924. eCollection 2017 May.
Fedorchuk C, Lightstone DF, McRae C, Kaczor D.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
Discuss the use of non-surgical spinal rehabilitation protocol in the case of a 69-year-old female with a grade 2 spondylolisthesis. A selective literature review and discussion are provided.
CLINICAL FEATURES:
A 69-year-old female presented with moderate low back pain (7/10 pain) and severe leg cramping (7/10 pain). Initial lateral lumbar x-ray revealed a grade 2 spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 measuring 13.3 mm.
INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOMES:
The patient completed 60 sessions of Mirror Image® spinal exercises, adjustments, and traction over 45 weeks. Post-treatment lateral lumbar x-ray showed a decrease in translation of L4-L5 from 13.3 mm to 2.4 mm, within normal limits.
CONCLUSIONS:
This case provides the first documented evidence of a non-surgical or chiropractic treatment, specifically Chiropractic BioPhysics®, protocols of lumbar spondylolisthesis where spinal alignment was corrected. Additional research is needed to investigate the clinical implications and treatment methods.