Adolescent disc dysplasia and back pain
| Autor: | Vamsi K. Kancherla, Denis S. Drummond, Okechukwu A. Anakwenze, Norma Rendon |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Pathology medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Radiography Magnetic resonance imaging medicine.disease Asymptomatic Mechanical back pain Dysplasia Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Orthopedic surgery Cohort Original Clinical Article medicine Back pain Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Radiology medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. 5:49-53 |
| ISSN: | 1863-2548 1863-2521 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11832-010-0302-6 |
| Popis: | Purpose Adolescent disc dysplasia can be a cause of significant back pain and functional impairment in patients. We present a case series of patients inflicted with adolescent disc dysplasia (ADD). Methods A retrospective search was performed identifying patients presenting with ADD. Radiographic studies and advanced imaging were described. We documented presenting symptoms and clinical course. Results Six patients were identified. All patients presented with mechanical back pain, which worsened with flexion and extension. Magnetic resonance imaging was most accurate imaging modality. Conclusion Among our patient cohort, treatment for adolescent disc dysplasia consisted of a combination of physical therapy and bracing. Neither approach proved to be very effective, with only one patient asymptomatic at follow-up. |
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