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Can you tell me what chronic bilateral pars interarticularis defects on my mri mean?
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Called spondylolysis: Spondylo means spine and lysis means crack. Can be congenital variety which is genetic origin occuring in 6% of us population or after trauma which can be repetitve particularly in certain high level athletes ie. Swimmers, gymnasts, pitchers, football linemen to name a few. Most treated non operatively. Chronic means long standing ; no potential for healing but not meaning remaining symptomatic.
Answered 12/28/2013
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