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Could a unilateral pars defect that has been there and causing constant and increasing pain for over a yr be addressed surgically? 20 yr f.
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Yes: generally responds to activity modification, PT and antiinflammatories. If MRI and bone scan is positive this can be addressed surgically if fails conservative. must give it a substantial amount of time to stabilize
Answered 5/24/2015
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