Stress fracture of the lumbar pedicle. Case reports of "pediculolysis" and review of the literature.
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Abstract
Cases of lumbar pedicle stress fractures are described and the term "pediculolysis" introduced. The condition may be bilateral or, more commonly, may occur in association with contralateral spondylolysis. A method of direct repair with pedicle screw fixation is described.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Stress
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spondylolysis
Anatomy
- lumbar spine