Disc degeneration is easily occurred at the same and adjacent cephalad level in cervical spine when Modic changes are present

Abstract Objective This research aimed to evaluate the influence of Modic changes (MCs) on disc degeneration at the same and adjacent cephalad levels in the cervical spine. Methods This research retrospectively reviewed 1036 patients with neck pain, upper limb pain, or numbness who were treated at o...

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Main Authors: Junhui Liu, Binhui Chen, Lu Hao, Zhi Shan, Yilei Chen, Fengdong Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04015-w