Can spondylolisthesis be treated with laser surgery?

Laser surgery can be performed for spondylolisthesis as a last resort. There are other treatment options that should be tried first, as noted by the Laser Spine Institute.

Spondylolisthesis is a condition when the vertebrae slip over each other. Some cases are not as bad as others. Surgery is the last option a doctor will prescribe . The disorder can be treated with physical therapy, rest and exercises to strengthen the spine. Pain medications and steroid shots can also help relieve the pain. If surgery is needed, the laser surgery option is mildly invasive. It involves decompressing the spine, removing vertebrates or stabilizing the vertebrates, states the Laser Spine Institute.