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ID 115462
Title Alternative
Spondylolysis with pedicle fracture
Author
Nakayama, Yusaku Tokushima University
Maeda, Toru Tokushima University
Keywords
spondylolysis
pedicle fracture
direct repair surgery
elite athlete
Content Type
Journal Article
Description
We describe successful surgical treatment in a case of L5 unilateral spondylolysis with contralateral pedicle stress fracture that was not resolved by conservative treatment in a high-performing college baseball player. The 20-year-old man presented with left low back pain that stopped his sports activities. Over the previous year, he had experienced a couple of episodes of pain that subsided with cessation of sports but reappeared after a return to sports. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a right terminal stage pars fracture and a left pedicle stress fracture at L5. The pain originated from the left pedicle fracture, with no pain from the right unilateral spondylolysis. Given that conservative treatment for 1 year had not been effective, we decided on surgical treatment. Bilateral pedicle screws and the smiley face rod method were applied, and both fractures subsequently healed. In the 2 years since the surgery, the patient has returned to sports and has the potential to become a professional player.
Journal Title
The Journal of Medical Investigation
ISSN
13496867
13431420
NCID
AA11166929
Publisher
Tokushima University Faculty of Medicine
Volume
67
Issue
3-4
Start Page
382
End Page
385
Sort Key
382
Published Date
2020-08
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DOI (Published Version)
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language
eng
TextVersion
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departments
Medical Sciences
University Hospital