Indications for Screening
- Persistent back pain during sports activities
- Pain that worsens with back extension (bending backward)
- Family history of vertebral issues
- Involvement in high-impact or repetitive motion sports
Book Spondylolysis Screening in KSA | Lahalak Medical Platform
A specialized screening for adolescent athletes to detect lumbar stress fractures early, ensuring prompt treatment, preventing injury progression, and maintaining peak athletic performance with expert clinical evaluation.
Scientific name: Clinical Screening for Adolescent Spondylolysis
This screening involves a precise clinical evaluation of the spine, focusing on motion-related back pain to detect pars interarticularis stress fractures and ensure bone health in adolescents.
Service type
Clinical screening
Duration
30-45 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Comprehensive clinical spine evaluation
- Range of motion and flexibility tests
- Neurological exam of lower limbs
Medical Service Information
Target Groups
- Gymnasts, wrestlers, and divers
- Football and weightlifting athletes
- Adolescents during rapid growth spurts
- Any child with lower back pain lasting over two weeks
Importance of Early Diagnosis
- Prevents progression to spondylolisthesis (vertebral slipping)
- Avoids complex surgical interventions in the future
- Enables specialized rehabilitation for return to play
- Maintains long-term spinal integrity and health
Conditions & Notices
- Bring the child's athletic medical history
- Wear comfortable sports clothing for the exam
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