Spondylolysis

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Spondylolysis

Spondylolysis is a defect, crack or stress fracture in one of the vertebrae, typically in the L5-S1 level. The condition can be painful.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 500
Department: Orthopaedy

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Back pain 70
Tenderness 60
Pain 70
Vertebral stress fracture 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Stiffness of the back 30

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • MRI
  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment