Pars interarticularis fracture

Case contributed by Khalid Alhusseiny
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Low back pain

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Pars interarticularis defect is seen at L5 without vertebral subluxation.

Case Discussion

Spondylolysis is a common cause of low back pain in adolescents.

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