My daughter is very active on a competitive soccer team, a cheerleader, and very active kid. She is a little overweight and we are working on her losing weight in a healthy diet. She is 5'2" tall and 150 lbs. Should she be restricting activity for now? What about swimming and jumping around?

Hello Cricketke,

Sorry to read about the issue with your daughter. YES, do ask the Ortho the questions you have raised here.

And then may I suggest that you seek a 2nd opinion. In my view 2nd opinions are always a good idea.

Regarding the activity for your daughter, I believe that is best answered by the Ortho. Give him/her a call and speak with the doctor about the activity questions you pose here.

Hope all goes well for your daughter.

RichT

Hello cricketke as you probably know bilateral means both sides.

Pars Interarticularis is a portion of the bone at the rear of the vertebrae that is between the top, and bottom of the two facet joints that guide motion between the vertabra. So they are talking about this part on the left and the right.

I believe the condition is when there is a separation or fracture through the Pars Interarticularis, dividing the main vertebral body at the front from structures at the rear of the vertebra.

Its most commonly seen at L5 the bottom vertebra, and can result in spondylolysis, which is when one vertabra slips forward in relation to the other vertebra, i think you should restrict her activity for now and ask the ortho about it.

all the best