The value of SPECT in the detection of stress injury to the pars interarticularis in patients with low back pain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The medical cost associated with back pain in the United States is considerable and growing. Although the differential diagnosis of back pain is broad, epidemiological studies suggest a correlation between adult and adolescent complaints. Injury of the pars inter...

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Main Authors: Grant Frederick D, Curtis Christine, Zukotynski Katherine, Micheli Lyle, Treves S Ted
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/13