Open AccessSurgical treatment of bilateral nondisplaced isthmic lysis by interlaminar fixation device
Author(s) -
Keyvan Mostofi,
Reza Karimi Khouzani
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of craniovertebral junction and spine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 0976-9285
pISSN - 0974-8237
DOI - 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_78_17
Subject(s) - spondylolysis , medicine , pars interarticularis , asymptomatic , surgery , spondylolisthesis , fixation (population genetics) , low back pain , population , lumbar , pathology , alternative medicine , environmental health
Spondylolysis is a defect in the portion of pars interarticularis. The latter affects approximately 6% of the population. It is caused by repetitive trauma in hyperextension. Low back pain is the most common symptom.