Purpose To investigate the association of spinal anomalies with lumbar spondylolysis and
spina bifida occulta (SBO). Methods A total of 1190 patients with thoracic, abdominal, and …

Objective: This study was designed to compare the biomechanical properties of lumbar
spondylolysis repairs using different fixation methods by using three-dimensional finite …

Objective To understand the pathophysiology of L5-S1 loss of lordosis and retrolisthesis by
comparing 2 commonly assumed physiological weight-bearing postures. Methods This was …

Extreme lateral interbody fusion allows for the insertion of a large‐footprint interbody cage
while maintaining the presence of natural stabilizing ligaments and the facets. It is unclear …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the incidence and risk factors
for sacral fractures following lumbosacral fusion. METHODS We conducted a retrospective …

Background Lumbar spondylolysis is a bone defect in the pars interarticularis of the lumbar
vertebral, which is a common cause of low back pain in youth. Although non-surgical …

The L5-S1 segment of the spine is highly susceptible to injury, frequently causing low back
pain. The segment has gained a lot of scientific interest, leading to many experimental works …

Extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) may be performed with a standalone interbody cage,
or with the addition of unilateral or bilateral pedicle screws; however, decisions regarding …

Background Spondylolytic (or lytic) spondylolisthesis is often associated with disc
degeneration at the index-level; however, it is not clear if disc degeneration is the cause or …

Purpose: This work aimed to evaluate and characterize the motion of the fourth and fifth
lumbar vertebrae functional spinal unit with spondylolysis and different types of grade 1 …