Background Several studies have compared the clinical efficacy of percutaneous
endoscopic lumbar discectomy for L5-S1 lumbar disc herniation (LDH) using a …

Spondylolysis describes the fracture defect in the pars interarticularis of the lumbar
vertebrae, which may be found as a unilateral or bilateral lesion. One or more vertebral …

Lumbar spondylolysis is a unilateral or bilateral defect of the pars interarticularis, an isthmus
of bone connecting the superior and inferior facet surfaces in the lumbar spine at a given …

Study Design. Retrospective case series. Objective. To report the detailed bone fusion rates
and duration of treatment in unilateral and bilateral cases of pediatric lumbar spondylolysis …

Purpose Analyze the return to sports rate and timing after conservative and surgical
treatment in athletes with spondylolysis. Methods Comprehensive search using Pubmed …

Background: Pediatric lumbar spondylolysis, a stress fracture of the lumbar spine, frequently
affects young athletes, and nonoperative treatment is often the first choice of management …

Background: Promising results have been shown in previous studies from direct pars
interarticularis repair. These include Scott wiring, Buck repair, pedicle screw repair, and …

Objective To evaluate the results of percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal diskectomy
(PETD) in comparison with percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar diskectomy (PEID) for …

Background: Repetitive lumbar hyperextension and rotation during athletic activity affect the
structural integrity of the lumbar spine. While many sports have been associated with an …

Background Despite recent treatment developments, back pain and related disabilities still
represent a challenge for practitioners. Among the available surgical techniques, many …