halcyon.com Aim—To provide an understanding of the current concepts in the natural history, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of spondylolysis based on the available medical literature.

Isthmic spondylolisthesis, or spondylolisthesis due to a lesion of the pars interarticularis, is a common source of pain and disability in both the pediatric and adult population. This review ...

Despite the large number of treatment options available, some specific recommendations for the treatment of spondylolithesis and spondylolysis can be made. In adolescents with symptomatic ...

Objective: To determine whether the location of spondylolysis in the lumbar spine of athletes differs with biomechanical factors. Methods: Single photon emission computerised tomography and reverse ...

Chronic back pain has become a major health issue. The persistent pain in the back can be caused due to several reasons and ...

Lower back pain can be minor or severe. Sometimes discomfort might make it hard or impossible to work, sleep, walk, or perform daily tasks. It might have sprained when you were doing office work or ...

Airelle Giordano is the Director of Clinical Services and Residency Training at the University of Delaware PT Clinic. She is Board Certified as a Sports and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and an ...

"It makes it a bit tough for him to have an impact this year but it’s certainly not out of the question as yet," Balme said. Pars defect, also known as spondylolysis, is a defect of the lumbar ...