Spondylolysis

Deficient development or degeneration of a portion of the VERTEBRA, usually in the pars interarticularis (the bone bridge between the superior and inferior facet joints of the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE) leading to SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): C05.116.900.938.500

MeSH Unique ID: D013169

Entry Terms:

• Spondylolyses

See Also:

• Spondylosis

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Diseases Category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Bone Diseases
Spinal Diseases
Spondylosis
Spondylolysis
Spondylolisthesis