Spine Flashcards
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Q
Pediatric symptomatic spondylolysis - injury? - Hallmark PE? - Gait? - Xray? - Tx?
A
Inj: Complete fracture of pars interarticularis Hallmark PE: pain with single limb standing with lumbar extension Gait: crouched gait Xray: “Scottie Dog” on oblique, pars defect on lateral, pedicle sclerosis on AP sign Tx: Pars repair
