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Spondylolysis refers to deficient development or degeneration of the vertebra, usually in the lower back.
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- It usually does not cause symptoms.
- Back pain caused by
abnormal slippage of one vertebra, slipping forward on the vertebra beneath it (spondylolisthesis).
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- It may be congenital or caused by
injury or a stress Fracture in childhood or adolescence.
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- X-ray of the lower spine
- CAT scan or MRI is helpful to diagnose the nerve compression and to rule out other causes of lower-back pain.
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- Treatment is usually not required.
- Periodic evaluation to asses for abnormal movement of the spine
- Conservative treatment, such anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and back brace for painful spondylolysis
- If the back pain worsens, the patient may need to rest a few days and gradually increase the level of activity as the pain goes away.
- Surgery: If conservative treatment does not work and symptoms are severe, then surgery may be recommended. The goal of surgery is to relieve the compressed nerve and stabilize the spine.
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