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20 yo f. pars defect @ l5 and facet arthritis in l2-l5. chronic since march. pt, and injections help very little. bracing doesnt help either. options?
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See spine surgeon: A pain doctor can determine if the pars defect is the cause of,pain. If so, then surgery is an option, spinal cord stimulation, and various pain meds can help,this situation.
Answered 3/25/2015
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