Associations between disc space narrowing, anterior osteophytes and disability in chronic mechanical low back pain: a cross sectional study
Abstract Background Radiographic features of lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) are common findings in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain; however, its role in disability and intensity of pain is debatable. This study aims to investigate the associations of the x-ray features of LDD and lumb...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-05-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1562-9 |