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The authors wish to acknowledge the contribution of Charles E. Johnston and Brandon A. Ramo for their work in the previous edition version of this chapter. Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis is defined as the forward slippage of one vertebra on its adjacent…
Definition The term scoliosis , first used by Galen (131–201 AD), is derived from the Greek word meaning “crooked.” In 1741, André devised the crooked spine as his symbol for orthopaedics. Today, scoliosis is defined as lateral deviation of the…