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Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis

What is lumbar spondylosis?

Spondylosis is age-related change of the bones (vertebrae) and discs of the spine. These changes are often called degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis. When this condition is in the lower back, it's called lumbar spondylosis.

These changes don't always cause symptoms. But they are a common cause of spine problems that can range from mild to severe.

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Clinical Trials for Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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