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Spondylolysis is a small crack between two vertebrae (the bones in your spine). Spondylolysis usually causes lower back pain. Most people don’t need surgery to treat it. Rest, medication and physical therapy are most successful when started early, so visit a healthcare provider if you or your child have back pain.
Spondylolysis Treatment. Spondylolysis treatment focuses on managing the pain and helping you return to your daily activities. This condition doesn't typically put you at risk for spinal cord injury or nerve damage. Depending on the degree of pain, treatment options include: Rest/break from sports; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
The goals of treatment for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are to: Reduce pain; Allow a recent pars fracture to heal; Return the patient to sports and other daily activities; Nonsurgical Treatment. For most patients with spondylolysis and low-grade spondylolisthesis, back pain and other symptoms will improve with nonsurgical treatment.
Over 75% of people with spondylolysis experience a full recovery with nonsurgical treatments. For asymptomatic people, no treatment is required.
Spondylolysis refers to a stress fracture in the vertebrae of the lower back, specifically in the lumbar region of the spine. This condition often arises from repetitive stress or excessive force, particularly in athletes engaged in high-impact sports. While some individuals may not experience any symptoms, spondylolysis can lead to pain that ...
Summarize the treatment options for spondylolysis. Outline the importance of cooperation among the interprofessional team on the proper biomechanics to optimize comfort, decrease stress, and promote healing in those with spondylolysis.
How is spondylolysis treated? The initial treatment for these types of stress fractures is rest from activity and bracing, followed by physical therapy. Treatment is individualized depending on the injury, age and the demands of the sport. The fracture can be assessed with a series of X-rays every few months.