Spondylolysis in Young Athletes: An Overview Emphasizing Nonoperative Management
Lumbar spondylolysis is a unilateral or bilateral defect of the pars interarticularis, an isthmus of bone connecting the superior and inferior facet surfaces in the lumbar spine at a given level. Spondylolysis is common in young athletes participating in sports, particularly those requiring repetiti...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Sports Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9235958 |