In patients with simple low back pain without neurological symptoms, conservative treatment can often result in the alleviation or relief of lower back pain; in patients with indications for surgery, surgical treatment can provide considerable relief and improve function.
However, there are many factors that influence the outcome of lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery, such as the duration of the disease, the severity of the lesion, the choice of surgical approach and the skill of the operation. Single or multiple of these factors can lead to poor surgical outcomes for patients.