Herniated disks in children, teens linked to lower spine malformations
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - 22:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Most children and adolescents with herniated disks in the lower (lumbar) spine have some sort of malformation of the spinal vertebrae, reports a study. Herniated disks in the lumbar spine are common in adults, typically related to repetitive overloading and age-related degeneration. But this type of wear and tear can't explain the uncommon occurrence in children and teens.