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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Apr 2007
Review Case ReportsCrystal arthropathy of the lumbar spine: a report of 4 cases.
- H Y Lam, K Y Cheung, S W Law, and K Y Fung.
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong. imfiona2000@yahoo.com
- J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2007 Apr 1;15(1):94-101.
AbstractGout 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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