Factors Predisposing to The Formation of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis-A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT: The relationship between various factors predisposing to the formation of spondylolisthesis, including degenerative spondylolisthesis, has been analyzed by many authors. However, not all observations are consistent. In this review, we identified factors whose impact on the prevalence of spondylolisthesis was most often mentioned in the literature. These included gender, age, bone mineral density, ethnic origin, and oophorectomy. The results were inclusive in terms of physical activity, pregnancy status, and use of hormone replacement therapy. Associations between diabetes and smoking were very poorly marked. The literature so far has identified a number of factors significantly affecting the incidence of degenerative spondylolisthesis. These include age, gender, body weight, ethnic origin,

SUBMITTER: Mazurek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10456558 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature