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![]() ![]() ![]() Typically they occur following a fall from height (often landing on feet) or from a motor vehicle accident 2. Carl von Rokitansky, (1804-1878), an Austrian pathologist, was the first to describe spondylolisthesis in 1839 8. It is a result of a high-energy compressive injury (axial loading), much like the Jefferson fracture. The intervertebral disc is driven into the vertebral body below. Note: For initial evaluation after trauma, routine 3 view (AP/Lateral/Odontoid) is recommended unless requested by a spine surgeon. Spondylolisthesis is from the Ancient Greek (spondylous) meaning vertebra and (olisthesis) meaning slippage 6. ![]()
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