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What is the main cause of spondylolysis?
What is the main cause of spondylolysis?
- Genetic mutation
- Poor posture
- Sudden trauma
- Repetitive mechanical stress and fatigue (correct)
In which region of the spine are spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis most commonly observed?
In which region of the spine are spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis most commonly observed?
- Upper lumbar (L1-L2, L2-L3)
- Lower lumbar (L4-L5, L5-S1) (correct)
- Thoracic
- Cervical
Which structure in the vertebrae is affected by spondylolysis?
Which structure in the vertebrae is affected by spondylolysis?
- Vertebral foramen
- Spinous process
- Pars interarticularis (correct)
- Transverse process
What is a common symptom associated with bilateral spondylolysis?
What is a common symptom associated with bilateral spondylolysis?
Which age group is spondylolysis common in?
Which age group is spondylolysis common in?
According to literature, what aspect of spondylolysis might contribute to pain in affected individuals?
According to literature, what aspect of spondylolysis might contribute to pain in affected individuals?
What is the radiological sign of spondylolisthesis?
What is the radiological sign of spondylolisthesis?
What is often referred to as 'retrolisthesis'?
What is often referred to as 'retrolisthesis'?
What is considered a potential factor in spondylolisthesis that causes narrowing of the spinal canal?
What is considered a potential factor in spondylolisthesis that causes narrowing of the spinal canal?
What is the standard method used to measure the percentage of anterior translation in spondylolisthesis?
What is the standard method used to measure the percentage of anterior translation in spondylolisthesis?
Which type of patients might require surgical management for spondylolisthesis?
Which type of patients might require surgical management for spondylolisthesis?
What is a common conservative medical management approach for spondylolisthesis?
What is a common conservative medical management approach for spondylolisthesis?
What is one option for pain management in spondylolisthesis cases?
What is one option for pain management in spondylolisthesis cases?
What did sport trials involving patients with symptomatic degenerative spondylolisthesis demonstrate after a 4-year follow-up?
What did sport trials involving patients with symptomatic degenerative spondylolisthesis demonstrate after a 4-year follow-up?
Which factor requires surgical management in spondylolisthesis cases?
Which factor requires surgical management in spondylolisthesis cases?
Which imaging technique is commonly used to measure spinal vertebral displacement in spondylolisthesis?
Which imaging technique is commonly used to measure spinal vertebral displacement in spondylolisthesis?
