IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. JAHNAVI DANDE; Dr. ANIRBAN MALLICK

Volume : VI, Issue : I, January - 2017

Typical case of atypical lumbar Scheuermannâ€™s disease in weightlifter – a report

Dr. Jahnavi Dande, Dr. Anirban Mallick

Abstract :

Scheuermann’s disease is the most common cause of kyphosis in adolescence. Though most commonly located in thoracic spine and is generally painless, the lumbar variant is less common and may go undetected in daily clinical practice. In sports it should always be in the back of mind of clinician dealing with skeletally immature athletes. The lumbar form is often painful and can be confused with that of traumatic, infectious or neoplasm. Most of the time a lateral view x–ray of lumbo–sacral spine is enough to establish the diagnosis and to differentiate both forms. This case report is about a young weight–lifter who presented with longstanding low back pain. Clinical suspicion lead to x–ray and MRI to establish the diagnosis. The patient responded well with the management plan. This case highlights the special clinical consideration of young and adolescent athletes with low back pain.