Histomorphological study of the spinal growth plates from the convex side and the concave side in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Asymmetrical growth of the vertebrae has been implicated as one possible etiologic factor in the pathogenesis of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The longitudinal vertebral growth derives from the endochondral ossification of the vertebral growth plate. In the pr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.josr-online.com/content/2/1/19 |