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I was diagnosed with a stress fracture, spondylolysis, hypermobility causing ligaments to tear. how serious are these conditions?
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Serious: Hypermobility and ligamental injury can be very unstable and require stabilization. Please see a spine surgeon.
Answered 9/28/2016
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