Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the prevalence of lumbar
spondylolisthesis among the low back pain patient. Objectives: To identify the
percentage of lumbar spondylolisthesis among the low back pain patients, to find out
the male female ratio, to find out the most affected age group, to explore the
influencing socio-demographic factors of the affected group. Methodology: The
study design was cross sectional. Total 71 samples were selected by simple random
sampling technique. Results: The overall prevalence of spodylolistheis was 10%
(n=7). More than four fifth 85.7% (n=6) participants whose age range in between 39-
45 years suffered from spondylolisthesis. Female showed higher incidence 57.1%
(n=4) than male participants 42.9% (n=3). Occupation involving house wife 57.1%
(n=4) shows higher incidence followed by office workers 14.3% (n=1) and farmer
14.3% (n=1) respectively. BMI does not influence in developing lumbar
spondylolisthesis. Slightly higher than one fourth 28.6% (n=2) who have over weight
rather than normal BMI 71.4% (n=5). Near about three fourth 71.4% (n=5) showed
higher incidence of lumbar spondylolisthesis at L5/S1 level followed by L4/5 14.3%
(n=1) and L3/4 14.3% (n=1) respectively. Grade-I showed higher frequency that is
almost three fourth 71.4% (n=5) followed by Grade-II 28.6% (n=2). Posture may
influence to develop lumbar spondylolisthesis. Sitting posture showed higher rate 57.1% (n=4) followed by bending 28.6% (n=2) then standing 14.3% (n=1). Slightly
higher than one fourth 28.6% (n=2) patient complain radicular pain. Trauma is highly
Conclusion: The study influence 57.1% (n=4) to develop lumbar spondylolisthesis.
provided more insight information of the musculoskeletal disorders in a group of
patients with lumbar spondylolisthesis. More research is needed to evaluate the
condition and to reduce the sufferings of the patients.
