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Estrogen receptors genes polymorphisms and age at menarche in idiopathic scoliosis.
BMC musculoskeletal disorders - 19 Nov 2014
Janusz Piotr, Kotwicka Malgorzata, Andrusiewicz Miroslaw, Czaprowski Dariusz, Czubak Jaroslaw, Kotwicki Tomasz
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The age at menarche (AAM) is commonly in use in patients with IS as one of the maturity indicator suggesting deceleration of the growth velocity. The AAM was suggested to be related to predisposition and curve progression potential of IS. The late age at menarche was reported to be associated with higher prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The age at menarche is determined by both genetic...
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