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Marcos Vaz de Lima1,2, Maria Fernanda Silber Caffaro2,3, Claudio Santili2
1Grupo de Traumatologia do Esporte, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
This review covers spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in athletes, detailing diagnosis and treatment strategies based on clinical experience and literature. It offers insights for managing these common athletic injuries.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Spinal Surgery
Background:
- Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are common stress-related spinal conditions in athletes.
- These conditions can lead to significant pain and performance limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated overview of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in athletic populations.
- To synthesize current knowledge on diagnosis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on athletic spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis.
- Analysis of clinical service experience and patient cases.
Main Results:
- Key diagnostic findings and imaging modalities are discussed.
- Conservative and surgical treatment options are evaluated.
Conclusions:
- Early diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial for athlete recovery.
- A multidisciplinary approach optimizes outcomes for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in athletes.
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