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Patients were divided into single-segment (SS) and two-segment (TS) groups: SS (L4-L5 fusion,\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 19) and TS (L3-L4-L5 fusion,\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 16). Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Radiological parameters, including lumbar lordosis (LL), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), and sacral slope (SCS), were measured. Adjacent segment degeneration (ASDeg) was evaluated using Modified Pfirrmann Grades. The follow-up period was 6 months postoperatively.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Both groups showed significant improvement in VAS and ODI scores postoperatively. At 6-month follow-up, the TS group demonstrated greater improvement (VAS:\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =0.028; ODI:\n P<\/jats:italic>\n =0.042). The SS group exhibited higher Pfirrmann scores, indicating greater ASDeg, compared to the TS group (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). The TS group showed better restoration of LL and SVA at final follow-up, though differences were not statistically significant (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n > 0.05).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Both single-segment and two-segment fixation improve clinical and radiological outcomes in L4-L5 spondylolisthesis. 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