title: Spondylolisthesis in children and adolescents.
abstract: Spondylolisthesis in children and adolescents can present in various ways and have a wide range of treatment options. Children are not "little adults." They require special interview, evaluation, and treatment considerations. This article addresses the characteristics of spondylolisthesis in children and reviews some of the treatment options and related nursing considerations.
authors.affiliation: Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in Park Ridge, USA.
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Nance
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hickey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography; D013168:Spondylolisthesis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome