Failure of operative treatment in a fast bowler with bilateral spondylolysis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Modern day fast bowling places immense strain on the spine. Stress fractures of the lumbar region are common. If a period of conservative treatment fails to return a fast bowler to professional sport, surgery is considered. Good results have been reported using a direct screw repair of the spondylolytic defect. A case is presented of a failed surgical intervention with an alternative technique.
Medical subject headings
- Athletic Injuries
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spondylolysis
Anatomy
- lumbar spine