World neurosurgery
Level-Specific Differences in Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: A Comparative Analysis of L3 versus L4 Spinopelvic Alignment, Facet Joint Morphology, and Muscle Degeneration Patterns.
Xinghua Zhou, Jianhua Ren, Junkai Kou, Hengrui Chang, Di Zhang, Xianzhong Meng
Published: 202510.1016/j.wneu.2025.124629
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the distinct biomechanical characteristics of L3 versus L4 degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) by comparing spinopelvic sagittal parameters, facet joint morphology, and paraspinal muscle degeneration patterns. METHODS: This…
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