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See Latest ArticlesRisk factors for adjacent segment disease after lumbar fusion
European Spine Journal, 06/22/09
Lee CS et al. - The purpose of this retrospective clinical study was to describe the incidence and clinical features of adjacent segment disease (ASD) after lumbar fusion and to determine its risk factors. The incidence of distal ASD was much lower than that of proximal ASD. Pre-existing facet degeneration may be associated with a high risk of adjacent segment problems following lumbar fusion procedures.
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