# Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis in Athletes

**Authors:** Marcos Vaz de Lima, Maria Fernanda Silber Caffaro, Claudio Santili, Robert G. Watkins IV

PMC · DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777435 · Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia · 2024-03-21

## TL;DR

This paper updates the understanding of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in athletes, covering diagnosis and treatment based on clinical experience and literature.

## Contribution

The paper provides updated insights and practical guidance for managing these spinal conditions in athletes.

## Key findings

- The article reviews diagnostic approaches for spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in athletes.
- It discusses treatment strategies based on clinical experience and literature.
- The paper emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective management.

## Abstract

This article is an update on spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in athletes, from diagnosis to treatment, based on our service experience and a literature review.

Este artigo é uma atualização do tema espondilólise e espondilolistese em atletas, do diagnóstico ao tratamento, baseando-se na experiência dos nossos serviços juntamente com uma revisão da literatura.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** spondylolysis (MONDO:0005541), spondylolisthesis (MONDO:0008475)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Spondylolysis (MESH:D013169), Spondylolisthesis (MESH:D013168)

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