Lumbar spondylolysis is a common condition characterized by a defect in the pars interarticularis of the lumbar vertebrae, often resulting from repetitive stress or overuse, particularly in young ...

Objective: To determine whether the location of spondylolysis in ... 0.04 to 0.38). Lower lumbar levels showed increased scintigraphic uptake more frequently than did higher levels, although the trend ...

The incidence of spondylolysis is substantially greater ... This may result in damage to any of the posterior elements of the lumbar vertebrae, but the pars interarticularis is the most common ...

This condition is frequently associated with sports that involve repetitive hyperextension of the lumbar spine, such as gymnastics, weightlifting, and football. Managing spondylolysis effectively ...