Table 1 Medical Spondylolysis/ Spondylolisthes categories assigned at recruiting offices, and updated throughout three years of army service. Each category was assigned based on the severity grading of Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis
Medical Categories | Cat1 | Cat2 | Cat3 | Cat4 | Cat5 | Cat6 | Cat7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spondylolysis (SL) | No pathology | SL: an asymptomatic radiological finding | SL with pain | ||||
Spondylolisthes (SLS) | Grade I asymptomatic SLS | SLS grade I with pain | SLS grade II or higher. | SLS with significant pain and activity limitations, but with a good prognosis. | SLS with significant neurological deficits and functional limitations. |