Spondylolisthesis
A 16-year-old male gymnast presents with 6 months of low back pain that worsens with extension and hyperextension activities. Physical examination reveals hyperlordotic posture, hamstring tightness, and tenderness at L5. Oblique radiographs show a collar on the "Scotty dog" appearance at L5. Regarding isthmic spondylolisthesis:
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Isthmic spondylolisthesis is caused by a defect or fracture in the pars interarticularis (spondyloly...
The Wiltse classification divides isthmic spondylolisthesis into Type IIA (stress fracture of pars),...
Isthmic spondylolisthesis is most common in the elderly population; it occurs equally at all lumbar ...
Risk factors include repetitive hyperextension activities (gymnastics, diving, football linemen, cri...
Clinical features include low back pain worse with extension, hamstring tightness (due to nerve root...
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