“Hopping” to Conclusions? Connecting Physical Exam Symptoms and MRI Findings of Acute Pediatric and Adolescent Spondylolysis
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Imaging via radiology is considered the gold standard for diagnosing spondylolysis following a clinical exam. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of clinical exam maneuvers in identifying acute spondylolysis in adolescent athletes ...
Background:Imaging via radiology is considered the gold standard for diagnosing spondylolysis following a clinical exam. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of clinical exam maneuvers in identifying acute spondylolysis in adolescent athletes ...