High stature and body mass might affect the occurrence of Schmorl’s nodes
Schmorl’s nodes are vertical herniation of intervertebral discs into the body of neighbouring vertebral endplate. Notwithstanding extensive studies, no consensus has been reached in the subject of their possible etiology. It is hypothesized that physical stress, trauma and high axial loading are the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2017-09-01
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| Series: | Anthropological Review |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/anre-2017-0020 |