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Spondylolysis in Young Athletes: An Overview Emphasizing Nonoperative Management
Joint Authors
Neal, Matthew T.
Goetzinger, Sara
Courtney, Selen
Yee, Kathy
Welz, Matthew
Kalani, Maziyar
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-01-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 repetitive hyperextension movements.
The majority of young athletes are able to return to full sport participation following accurate diagnosis and conservative management, including a structured treatment program.
Surgical intervention for isolated pars injuries is seldom necessary.
A progressive physical therapy (PT) program is an important component of recovery after sustaining an acute pars fracture.
However, there is a paucity of literature detailing PT programs specific to spondylolysis.
Here, we provide an overview of the epidemiology, natural history, radiographic evaluation, and management of pars fractures in young athletes.
In addition, a detailed description of a physiotherapy program for this population that was developed at a spine center within an academic medical center is provided.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Goetzinger, Sara& Courtney, Selen& Yee, Kathy& Welz, Matthew& Kalani, Maziyar& Neal, Matthew T.. 2020. Spondylolysis in Young Athletes: An Overview Emphasizing Nonoperative Management. Journal of Sports Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1190769
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Goetzinger, Sara…[et al.]. Spondylolysis in Young Athletes: An Overview Emphasizing Nonoperative Management. Journal of Sports Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1190769
American Medical Association (AMA)
Goetzinger, Sara& Courtney, Selen& Yee, Kathy& Welz, Matthew& Kalani, Maziyar& Neal, Matthew T.. Spondylolysis in Young Athletes: An Overview Emphasizing Nonoperative Management. Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1190769
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1190769