Journal of Orthopedics

Case Report

LUMBAR PEDICLE STRESS FRACTURE IN A YOUNG SOCCER PLAYER: A CASE REPORT

A. Fontana1 , C. Sammaria2, G. Grecchi2, M. Frigerio3, M. Bonetti3

1 Department of  Radiology, Casa di Cura Villa Barbarano, Barbarano, Brescia, Italy
2 Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
3 Department of Neuroradiology, City of Brescia Clinical Institute, Brescia, Italy

Correspondence to:

M. Bonetti, MD
Department of Neuroradiology,
Clinical Institute “Città di Brescia”,
Via Bartolomeo Gualla 15,
25128, Brescia, Italy

Journal of Orthopedics 2024 January-April; 16(1): 26-29


Received: 5 March 2024 Accepted: 27 March 2024

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Abstract

This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a lumbar pedicle stress fracture in a 19-year-old male soccer player. Lumbar pedicle stress fractures are uncommon in young athletes, and their diagnosis can be challenging due to subtle clinical manifestations. This report aims to contribute to the understanding of this specific injury pattern, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and appropriate management in young individuals engaged in high-impact sports.

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