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26,27) Consequently, Dai (27) reported that the state of the intervertebral discs is an important factor in choosing between direct repair of the pars defect and segmental fusion. Next, direct repair of the pars defect at L3 was done using pedicle screws bilaterally at the L3 pedicles. Multi-level spondylolysis: a case report and review of the literature. The 34-year-old played only 10 European Tour events in 2004 during a battle with Pars Defect, a spinal problem. It has emerged that the Baggies star has missed the last four games due to a small fracture in the spine, known as Pars Defect. It's called a Pars Defect - a fracture in the lower back. Thomas is back to square one with injury; Jerome set to miss last two games. He puts it down to Pars Defect, which is effectively stress fractures to the bone, common in people who overtrain in activities.