Comparison of modic changes in the lumbar and cervical spine, in 3167 patients with and without spinal pain.

There are few comparisons of Modic changes (MCs) in the lumbar and cervical spine.Compare the prevalence of MCs in the lumbar and cervical spine, and determine how MC prevalence depends on spinal pain, age, disc degeneration, spinal level, and the presence or absence of kyphosis.Retrospective clinic...

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Main Authors: Li Sheng-yun, Suyou Letu, Chen Jian, Maiwulanjiang Mamuti, Liu Jun-hui, Shan Zhi, Wang Chong-yan, Fan Shunwu, Fengdong Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4266639?pdf=render