Genetic Markers of a Predisposition to Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Young Adults

abstract: Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (IVDD) is a complex phenomenon characterizing the desiccation and structural compromise of the primary joint in the human spine. The intervertebral disc (IVD) serves to connect vertebral bodies, cushion shock, and allow for flexion and extension of the vert...

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Other Authors: Fulton, Travis (Author)
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.40308