Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research

Retrolisthesis: Post-Operative Complication of Discectomy in Long Term Follow Up

Aung Kyi Winn *

Department of Orthopaedics, Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Melaka, Malaysia.

Kyi Swe Tint

Department of Orthopaedics, Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Melaka, Malaysia.

Thin Nandi Swe Win

Manipal Medical College, India.

Viriya Low Hui Jian

Manipal Medical College, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Twenty-one years ago, a 47-year-old male suffered from back pain for 7 months then developed disc herniation at L4-L5, L5-S1 level. Patient underwent open discectomy and recovered gradually. Five years after operation, patient developed mild back pain with numbness over L5-S1 sensory area of right foot and found to be developed retrolisthesis via MRI analysis. Retrolisthesis is a rare condition, and this case was chosen as case report due to its unusual presentation where it can develop as complication of lumbar disc surgery.

Keywords: Post-operative discectomy, retrolisthesis

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