August 8, 2026 · Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · DOI: 10.1177/23259671261466477

Prevalence and Incidence of Isthmic Spondylolisthesis in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

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The authors aimed to systematically review the prevalence and incidence of radiologically confirmed isthmic spondylolisthesis in children and adolescents, particularly in relation to age, organized sports participation, and low back pain. They found a pooled prevalence of 3.4%, with higher rates among those involved in organized sports and experiencing low back pain, while emphasizing the need for standardized longitudinal studies to better understand the condition's incidence and underlying mechanisms.

Nazanin Rostamian, Maria Fernanda Lopez Gomez, Philipp Stoffers, Michael Cassel

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