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Spine conditions

Spondylolysis in Hyderabad

Image-guided, non-surgical care for the stress fracture in the lower spine that most often shows up in young athletes.

Understanding the condition

A stress fracture in the arch of the vertebra

Spondylolysis is a defect or stress fracture in the pars interarticularis — the narrow bridge of bone connecting the facet joints at the back of a vertebra, most often the lowest one in the lumbar spine.

It is classically an injury of repeated extension and rotation, which is why it turns up in gymnasts, divers, cricketers, throwers, dancers and offensive linemen. It can also be found incidentally in adults who have had it for years. If the defect allows the vertebra to slip forward, it is called spondylolisthesis.

Athlete stretching the back

Symptoms

What patients describe

  • Low back pain that is worse arching backwards
  • Pain during or after sport, easing with rest
  • One-sided back pain in an adolescent athlete
  • Tight hamstrings and a reluctance to bend forward
  • Pain provoked by standing on one leg and leaning back
  • Back pain that returns each time training volume increases

If this sounds like your situation, a consultation starts with finding out exactly which structure is causing the pain.

Treatment

Spondylolysis treatment at RegenOrthoSport

Athlete stretching

Primary treatment

Image-guided stem cell therapy (BMAC)

Where a regenerative injection is appropriate, it is directed under image guidance at the pars defect or at the painful facet and ligamentous structures around it.

Bone marrow is collected from the back of your hip, concentrated in a centrifuge, and placed by your doctor under ultrasound or X-ray guidance so the treatment reaches the structure that is actually injured.

How stem cell therapy works

Before surgery or steroids

Why look at regenerative options first?

Most cases of spondylolysis are managed without surgery: relative rest, activity modification, bracing in some cases, and a program that restores control of the lower back. Surgery — repair of the defect or fusion of the segment — is reserved for the minority who remain symptomatic or who have a significant slip.

The value of a proper evaluation here is mostly in getting the diagnosis and the staging right, because a fresh stress reaction and an old, established defect need very different plans.

Am I a candidate?

Your plan

What treatment can include

  • Imaging review to establish whether the defect is acute or long-standing
  • Image-guided injection where a specific structure is driving the pain
  • A graded core and hip stability program
  • Activity modification and a staged return to sport
  • Bracing in selected cases

Every plan begins with a detailed assessment. Your doctor will tell you if regenerative treatment is not the right option for your case.

Recovery timeline

What to expect after treatment

All patients go home the same day. Mild soreness at the bone marrow collection site and injection areas is common for several days, as the healing process begins with a natural inflammatory response.

  1. First few days

    Mild soreness or stiffness is typical.

  2. Your rehab plan

    Your doctor provides a personalized rehabilitation plan to help you achieve the best possible results.

  3. Weeks 2–6

    Gradual improvement in pain, mobility, and daily function.

  4. Months 2–6

    Continued healing as stem cells and growth factors support tissue repair.

FAQ

Common questions

Ask us your question
Am I a candidate for regenerative orthopedic treatment?

Candidates are typically individuals seeking non-surgical options for joint pain, sports injuries, tendon or ligament damage, or degenerative orthopedic conditions. Your physician will determine whether regenerative treatment is appropriate based on your diagnosis, imaging findings, and overall health.

Can I return to sports or exercise after the treatment?

Return to sports depends on your diagnosis, the procedure performed, and your body's healing response. Our team develops individualized recovery plans designed to help patients safely return to their desired activities as healing progresses.

What is recovery like after treatment?

Recovery is typically much shorter than traditional orthopedic surgery. All patients go home the same day and gradually resume normal daily activities based on their physician's recommendations and individualized rehabilitation plan.

How long before I notice improvement?

Healing is a gradual biological process. Some patients begin noticing improvement within several weeks, while others continue to experience progress over several months as damaged tissues respond to regenerative treatment.

Our Hyderabad clinic

RegenOrthoSport Hyderabad

See a doctor in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad: address, timings, the doctors who see patients here and how to book.

Doctors at our Hyderabad clinic

Areas we serve around Hyderabad

  • Jubilee Hills
  • Banjara Hills
  • Film Nagar
  • Madhapur
  • Gachibowli
  • Hitech City
  • Kondapur
  • Ameerpet
  • Begumpet
  • Secunderabad
  • Kukatpally
  • Manikonda

Hyderabad clinic: common questions

Where is the RegenOrthoSport clinic in Hyderabad?

RegenOrthoSport Hyderabad is at First Floor, Bilwa 45, Plot No 1057-A, Road No 45, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033. We see patients from Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Film Nagar, Madhapur, Gachibowli, Hitech City and nearby.

What are the clinic hours in Hyderabad?

Mon–Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Call +91 96769 48899 or message us on WhatsApp +91 80089 26498 to book.

Which doctors see patients in Hyderabad?

Dr. Venkatesh Movva (Founder); Dr. Anand Alluru (Orthopaedic & Regenerative Medicine Specialist).

When is Dr. Movva next in Hyderabad?

Dr. Movva is next at the Hyderabad clinic on 26 and 27 November; 1, 2 and 3 December. Call to reserve a slot; his appointments fill early.

Consultation request

Get your back evaluated

Tell us where it hurts and how it is holding you back. Our team will call you to book a consultation at the clinic nearest to you in Hyderabad, Mumbai or Bangalore.

  • Consultation with Dr. Movva
  • Review of your history and imaging
  • An honest answer on candidacy

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