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- Slipping forward of one vertebra in relation to another
Types (5 in total)
- isthmic
- form of repetitive stress fracture
- incidence higher in in teenage gymnasts/athletes
- commonly occurs between 7 and 10
Symptoms
- low backache
- hamstring spasm
- fifth lumbar nerve root pain
Examination
- acute kyphosis
- neurological symptoms in leg
- step in line of spinous processes
- straight leg raising may be reduced
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