Patient history: A 15-year-old girl presents to the accident and emergency department with lower back pain following a fall while taking part in gymnastics at school. She complains about long-term lower back discomfort. There is otherwise no significant medical history. Physical examination: She is in pain but otherwise well. There is diffuse tenderness over the lower lumbar vertebrae, but no point tenderness to suggest a fracture.
Anterior-posterior and lateral lumbar spine X-rays are obtained (Images attached). What are the diagnosis and treatment options for this patient? * This patient case is from the Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purposes only. Source: 100 Cases in Radiology
