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Spondylolisthesis in the athlete.

R Lane Wimberly1, William C Lauerman

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|March 7, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing and managing spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in young athletes presents challenges. Treatment depends on symptoms, patient age, and condition severity.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Orthopaedics

Background:

  • Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are common spinal conditions in athletes.
  • Skeletally immature athletes participating in high-demand sports are increasingly affected.
  • Accurate diagnosis and management can be complex for orthopaedic surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and management considerations for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in athletes.
  • To highlight the challenges faced by orthopaedic surgeons in treating these conditions.
  • To emphasize the factors influencing treatment strategy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on athletic spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches and imaging modalities.
  • Discussion of conservative and surgical management options.

Main Results:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
  • Treatment strategies are individualized based on clinical presentation.
  • Non-operative management is often successful, but surgical intervention may be necessary in severe cases.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management requires a thorough understanding of the condition and patient factors.
  • A multidisciplinary approach involving sports medicine and orthopaedic specialists is beneficial.
  • Optimizing treatment leads to better outcomes and return to sport for athletes.

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