Lumbar spondylolysis is a common condition characterized by a defect in the pars interarticularis of the lumbar vertebrae, often resulting from repetitive stress or overuse, particularly in young ...

Isthmic spondylolisthesis, or spondylolisthesis due to a lesion of the pars interarticularis, is a common source of pain and disability in both the pediatric and adult population. This review ...

halcyon.com Aim—To provide an understanding of the current concepts in the natural history, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of spondylolysis based on the available medical literature.

Johns Hopkins orthpaedic surgeon Paul Sponseller discusses spondylolysis — also known as lumbar stress fractures — and the causes and treatments of this condition. Spondylolysis is a defect or stress ...

Sponylosethsis is the result of spondylolysis, a weakness or stress fracture in one of the spine’s vertebrae that can cause the bone to weaken to a point that causes it to shift or slip out of ...

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Objective: To determine whether the location of spondylolysis in the lumbar spine of athletes differs with biomechanical factors. Methods: Single photon emission computerised tomography and reverse ...

Spondylolysis is a common condition characterized by a defect in the pars interarticularis of the vertebrae, often leading to low back pain, particularly in young athletes. This condition is ...

What are spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis? Spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-LYE-sis) means spine defect. Children with this condition have a problem in the bones (vertebrae) of their lower back. Doctors ...