Predictive Factors for the Outcome of Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Spondylolysis in Young Sporting Individuals

Abstract

The outcome after direct repair of pars defect in those younger than 25 years runs a predictable course. Professionalism in sports has a high impact on the outcome. Preoperative ODI and SF-36 PCS scores are significant predictors of good functional outcome. The regression equation can predict the outcome in 80.9% sporting individuals undergoing Buck's repair.