How is pars defect treated?
How is pars defect treated? In most cases, pars defect is treated with medication, muscle relaxers and rest. However, sometimes surgery will be required. Your Physiotherapist may also prescribe a lumbar back brace in the acute stages of pars defect that will aid in the treatment process.
What’s the difference between spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis?
What is the difference between spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis? These are separate but sometimes related conditions. Spondylolysis is a type of spine fracture, while spondylolisthesis is an incorrect movement and positioning of spine vertebrae.
What does spondylolysis mean?
Spondylolysis is a weakness or stress fracture in the facet joint area. This weakness can cause the bones to slip forward out of normal position, called spondylolisthesis, and kink the spinal nerves. Treatment options include physical therapy to strengthen the muscles. A back brace may be used to support the spine.
What happens if pars defect is left untreated?
If the fracture of the pars interarticularis is not treated, this fracture can worsen, eventually causing one of the vertebra to slide forward. This worsened condition is known as spondylolisthesis.
How serious is a pars defect?
Patients can even experience numbness, tingling, and weakness in their legs. Most patients with pars defect do not require surgery and can experience relief with medications and rest. Anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxers are commonly used to treat pain.
Does spondylolysis require surgery?
Spondylolysis occurs when a problem in the spine causes a small crack, or fracture, between two vertebrae (the bones in the spine). Spondylolysis causes back pain but is treatable, usually without surgery.
Is pars Defect a broken back?
A pars defect or spondylolysis is a stress fracture of the bones of the lower spine. These fractures typically occur due to overuse. They can be on one or both sides of the vertebrae. It is a common cause of low back pain in children and adolescents.
Do you need surgery for pars fracture?
Some people need surgery to stabilize the spine. A pars repair surgery fixes the pars fracture without needing to perform a spinal fusion (where surgeons fuse the two vertebrae together to form one bone). In pars repair, surgeons remove scar tissue from the fracture area.