Failure of operative treatment in a fast bowler with bilateral spondylolysis.
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چکیده
Modern day fast bowling places immense strain on the spine. Stress fractures of the lumbar region are common. If a period of conservative treatment fails to return a fast bowler to professional sport, surgery is considered. Good results have been reported using a direct screw repair of the spondylolytic defect. A case is presented of a failed surgical intervention with an alternative technique.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 38 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004