When considering spondylolisthesis in a patient presenting with lower back pain, the provided UK guidelines offer general principles for assessing low back pain but do not detail specific clinical features for diagnosing spondylolisthesis NICE NG59,NICE NG65. The NICE guideline on low back pain and sciatica emphasizes the importance of a thorough assessment, including history and examination, to identify potential serious spinal pathology NICE NG59. While the literature highlights that spondylolisthesis can lead to pain and impact quality of life, the provided context from a case study does not specify diagnostic clinical features Fedorchuk et al. 2022. Therefore, based on the provided information, a comprehensive assessment for low back pain, as outlined in general guidelines, is crucial, but specific clinical features for spondylolisthesis are not detailed NICE NG59.
Key References
- NG65 - Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management
- NG59 - Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management
- (Fedorchuk et al., 2022): Improved Pain and Quality of Life with Corrected Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis Subluxations Using CBP(®): A Case Study and 1-Year Follow-Up.