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Biomechanics of the Thoracic Spine With Disc Disease

This video reviews the biomechanics and function of the spine and surrounding structures as they relate to disc disease. It also reviews epidemiology, incidence, risk factors, pathophysiology and/or mechanisms of injury, signs and symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and classification systems of thoracic disc disease.

Biomechanics of the Thoracic Spine With Disc Disease. OrthoPedia Clinician. Accessed [date]. https://clinician.orthopedia.com/student/page/3046953-biomechanics-of-the-thoracic-spine-with-disc-disease


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