Becker's Spine Review reported on HSS research that found 95% of adolescent athletes with lumbar spine stress fractures have recovered without surgery. 

The study reviewed 179 cases of acute spondylolysis treated from February 2016 to August 2024. Most patients returned to sports after three months of rest, bracing and physical therapy. Only 5% required surgery.

The findings support conservative treatment as first-line care.

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