Pars interarticularis defect

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Low back pain

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Bilateral pars interarticularis defect is seen at the L5 level. No spondylolithesis.

Case Discussion

Pars fracture in young male adults is usually seen in the athletic population.

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