Nonsurgically managed patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis: a 10- to 18-year follow-up study

Abstract

Low-back pain was improved by restabilization. Conservative treatment is useful for patients who have low-back pain with or without pain in the lower extremities. Surgical intervention is indicated for patients with neurological symptoms including intermittent claudication or vesicorectal disorder, provided that a good functional outcome can be achieved.