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Spondylolysis: Diagnosis and Treatment Review by terma83 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Spondylolysis is a defect in the pars interarticularis of the vertebral arch that is seen relatively often on radiographs. While most cases are asymptomatic and develop during childhood, symptomatic lesions of the pars are particularly problematic for adolescent athletes. Spondylolysis occurs in about 4-6% of the general population based on radiographic studies, but the incidence is higher in young athletes. While progression of spondylolisthesis is a concern, the literature shows that in most cases the deg

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