Epidemiological differences between the sexes in adolescent patients with lumbar spondylolysis: a single-institution experience in Japan

Epidemiological differences between the sexes in adolescent patients with lumbar spondylolysis: a single-institution experience in Japan

Abstract Background Lumbar spondylolysis, a common identifiable cause of low back pain in young athletes, reportedly has a higher incidence rate in males. However, the reason for its higher incidence in males is not clear. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological differences between the s...

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Main Authors: Reo Asai, Masaki Tatsumura, Hisanori Gamada, Shun Okuwaki, Fumihiko Eto, Katsuya Nagashima, Yousuke Takeuchi, Toru Funayama, Takeo Mammoto, Atsushi Hirano, Masashi Yamazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Lumbar spondylolysis
Sex difference
Adolescent
Spina bifida occulta
Bone marrow edema
L5
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06679-1

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