| Crystal arthropathy of the lumbar spine: a report of 4 cases. | |
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PMID: 17429128 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Gout or pseudogout, caused by deposition of crystals, rarely affects the spine. We report 4 cases with gout or pseudogout in the lumbar spine. Two had cauda equina syndrome and another 2 had spinal stenosis. To avoid unnecessary surgery, this should be considered in the differential diagnosis when treating patients with histories of gout or pseudogout for spinal problems. |
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Authors:
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H Y Lam; K Y Cheung; S W Law; K Y Fung |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong) Volume: 15 ISSN: 1022-5536 ISO Abbreviation: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-12 Completed Date: 2007-08-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9440382 Medline TA: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) Country: China |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 94-101 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong. imfiona2000@yahoo.com |
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Aged Arthrography Chondrocalcinosis / complications, diagnosis* Diagnosis, Differential Female Gout / complications, diagnosis* Humans Laminectomy Lumbar Vertebrae / radiography*, surgery Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Polyradiculopathy / etiology, surgery Spinal Diseases / diagnosis* Spinal Stenosis / etiology, surgery |
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