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Vertebral osteochondrosis
Vertebral osteochondrosis
Disease overview
Vertebral osteochondrosis refers to a condition where ischemic necrosis of the vertebral epiphyses leads to abnormal ossification and wedging of the vertebral bodies, causing back muscle stiffness, ky...
Detailed description
Vertebral osteochondrosis refers to a condition where ischemic necrosis of the vertebral epiphyses leads to abnormal ossification and wedging of the vertebral bodies, causing back muscle stiffness, kyphosis, and restricted spinal movement. It commonly affects adolescents and is primarily characterized by back pain, spinous process tenderness, and kyphotic deformity.
Disease information
Disease name
Vertebral osteochondrosis
English name
Vertebral osteochondrosis
Category
Orthopedics
Subcategory
Orthopedics
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Orthopedics
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