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Spondyloptosis and multiple-level spondylolysis
1Spinal Unit, Riyadh Medical Complex, Saudi Arabia.
Summary
A rare case of severe spinal abnormalities in a teenage female, including spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, spondyloptosis, and L5 sacralization, caused significant back pain. Surgical intervention successfully treated the condition with no complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Adolescent spinal disorders can present with complex anatomical variations.
- Severe lower back pain radiating to the lower limb requires thorough diagnostic investigation.
Observation:
- A teenage female presented with multiple bilateral spondylolyses (L2-L4), L3/4 spondylolisthesis, L4/5 spondyloptosis, and L5 sacralization.
- Symptoms included severe lower back pain with left lower limb radiation.
Findings:
- Radiography and myelography revealed significant spinal abnormalities and complete thecal sac compression at L4/5.
- Surgical treatment involved posterior decompression, corpectomy, and a three-stage fusion.
Implications:
- This case highlights a unique combination of congenital spinal anomalies in a young patient.
- Successful surgical management demonstrates effective treatment for complex spinal deformities.
- The reported case is unprecedented, adding valuable knowledge to spinal pathology literature.