Lumbar disc surgery in pediatric population, Is it a special entity distinct from adult?

Lumbar disc surgery in pediatric population, Is it a special entity distinct from adult?

Background data: Lumbar disc prolapse is rare in pediatric patients though it may lead to significant pain and disability. Due to different structural properties and environmental and occupational exposures, pediatric LDP may be considered as a separate entity distinct from adult.Aim: This retrospec...

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Main Author: Ali Abou-Madawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Egyptian spine association 2012-01-01
Series:Egyptian Spine Journal
Subjects:
lumbar disc
pediatric
Outcome
Discectomy
Online Access:http://esj.journals.ekb.eg/article_3756.html

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