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A haplotype at the COL9A2 gene locus contributes to the genetic risk for lumbar spinal stenosis in the Korean population.
Spine - 15 Jul 2011
Hyun Seung-Jae, Park Borae G, Rhim Seung-Chul, Bae Chae Wan, Lee Jong-Keuk, Roh Sung-Woo, Jeon Sang-Ryong
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STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a cross-sectional, genotyping study in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and controls. OBJECTIVE: To determine the contribution of COL9A2 polymorphisms to LSS development in the Korean population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Because congenital spinal stenosis is typically associated with chondrodysplasias, which are genetic disorders, genetic factors may also play a role in...
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