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A Whole Exome Study Identifies Novel Candidate Genes for Vertebral Bone Marrow Signal Changes (Modic Changes).
Spine - 15 Aug 2017
Kraatari Minna, Skarp Sini, Niinimäki Jaakko, Karppinen Jaro, Männikkö Minna
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STUDY DESIGN: A family-based study. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify rare genetic factors predisposing to Modic changes (MCs). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is one of the contributing factors behind low back pain (LBP). Lumbar MC visualized as bone marrow signal intensity changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) represent a specific phenotype of LDD, which has a...
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