Effects of Spina Bifida Occulta on Bone Union in Fifth Lumbar Spondylolysis

Introduction: The effect of spina bifida occulta (SBO) on bone union in lumbar spondylolysis is controversial. The study aim was to assess the effect of SBO on bone union after conservative treatment of L5 spondylolysis, the most common level. Methods: The study included 191 lesions in 145 patients...

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Main Authors: Hisanori Gamada, Masaki Tatsumura, Shun Okuwaki, Toru Funayama, Masashi Yamazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2023-07-01
Series:Spine Surgery and Related Research
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ssrr/7/4/7_2022-0255/_pdf/-char/en