The TOPS Showdown in Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

By Tracey RomeroMarch 9, 2026 1 min read Premium comments

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StudiesPremiumJournal of Neurosurgerygrade 1 degenerative spondylolisthesisfusion Total Posterios Spine System

For decades, when faced with grade I degenerative spondylolisthesis and stenosis at L4–5, spine surgeons have decompressed, instrumented, fused, and admired their pedicle screws like proud parents at graduation.

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