Lumbar Spondylolysis

Abstract

Dr. Nguyen is Resident, and Dr. Patel is Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S First Ave, Maguire Center, Ste 1700, Maywood, IL 60153; E-mail: [email protected]. Dr. Patel has disclosed that he is a consultant for Amedica, Biomet, GE Healthcare, Stryker, and Trinity; is a stockholder in Amedica, Nocimed, and Trinity; receives royalties from Amedica; and his spouse/life partner (if any) has no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations related to this CME activity. Dr. Nguyen and staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity, and their spouses/life partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations related to this CME activity. Lippincott CME Institute has identified and resolved all conflicts of interest concerning this educational activity. The authors have disclosed that the use of an intervertebral mesh cage for treatment of lumbar spondylolysis as discussed in this article has not been approved by the US FDA. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. To earn CME credit, you must read the CME article and complete the quiz and evaluation assessment survey on the enclosed form, answering at least 70% of the quiz questions correctly. This activity expires on June 30, 2013.