Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: When to Fuse and When You Don’t Need To #spondylolisthesis #spine

Have you been diagnosed with degenerative spondylolisthesis — and told you need spine fusion surgery? Before you commit, watch this. In this video, Dr. Arvind Kulkarni, Director of the Mumbai Spine Scoliosis and Disc Replacement Centre, explains a clear, clinically validated scoring system that helps determine when fusion is necessary — and when it can be avoided. You’ll learn: ✅ What degenerative spondylolisthesis actually is ✅ Why not all spinal “slips” are unstable ✅ A simple scoring method that considers your symptoms, scans, and surgical impact ✅ Real outcomes from 130+ patients ✅ When decompression alone is enough — and when fusion is the better choice 📌 This is the evidence-based answer to one of the most common spine questions: “Do I really need a fusion?” 🔔 Subscribe for clear, honest, patient-first spine education 📩 Learn more or consult with Dr. Kulkarni: https://www.indiaspinesurgery.com/sta... #DegenerativeSpondylolisthesis #SpineFusion #SpineSurgery #BackPainRelief #DrArvindKulkarni #SpineHealthIndia #DecompressionSurgery #MISS #SmartSpineDecisions 0:00 - Introduction 0:53 - What is Degenerative Spondylolisthesis? 1:31 - The Traditional Thinking 1:56 - The Scoring System We Developed 2:31 - What We Found in Real Patients 3:05 - When Fusion Is the Right Choice 3:31 - Conclusion