Author Question: The terms spondylosis, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis can be difficult to distinguish. Write ... (Read 54 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The terms spondylosis, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis can be difficult to distinguish. Write out the definitions of these three terms and devise your own method for remembering the difference between the three.

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Question 2

Explain this statement in layman's terms: Eburnation and erosive changes of these joints lead to malalignment of the articular surfaces and decreased stability.

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kalskdjl1212 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Spondylosis refers to an age-related degenerative disease of the spine.
Spondylolysis refers to the degeneration or deficient development of a part of the spine, often the pars interarticularis, that leads to spondylolisthesis.
Spondylolisthesis refers to the forward slippage of a vertebral body over the vertebral body directly below it.

Answer to Question 2

After the cartilage covering the joints wears away, the bone surface becomes hard and polished, somewhat like ivory. The surfaces of the joint become misaligned and the joint becomes unstable.