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Genetic polymorphisms associated with intervertebral disc degeneration.
The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society - 1 Mar 2013
Mayer Jillian E, Iatridis James C, Chan Danny, Qureshi Sheeraz A, Gottesman Omri, Hecht Andrew C
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Disc degeneration (DD) is a multifaceted chronic process that alters the structure and function of the intervertebral discs and can lead to painful conditions. The pathophysiology of degeneration is not well understood, but previous studies suggest that certain genetic polymorphisms may be important contributing factors leading to an increased risk of DD. PURPOSE: To review the genetic factors...
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