Sports Injury Case -spondylolytic fracture. Davis had been bowling throughout a long season, this may have been a contributing factor to the injury. Fatigue could have affected his bowling technique, coupled with the hard surface causing pounding on the j
The spondylolytic fracture of Davis’ right L4 pars interarticularis, can be classified as a stress fracture of vertebrae. Spondylolytic is an imperfection in the connections of the vertebrae, which leads to small stress fractures in the vertebrae. Miller’s and Brukner’s classification of this injury supports this: “Spondylolysis is described as a defect of the pars interacticulairs.” (Miller, 2006, p.445). “Spondylolysis or stress fracture of the pars interacticulairs” (Brukner, 1993, p.265).
The symptoms associated with Spondylosis injury are, muscle spasms in the lower back and hamstrings, lower back pain and tenderness over the fracture area. The patient will also experience discomfort practicing different movements. This symptom can be used during an examination to diagnose Spondylolysis, as Brukner explains: “[The] patient complains of unilateral low back ache. The pain is aggravated by movements involving lumber extension. On examination, pain is produced on extension with rotation and on extension while standing on the affected leg.” (1993, p.277). Other ways to diagnose this injury is with x-rays, CT scan or MRI scan.