Population-based Risk Factors for the Development of Degenerative Disk Disease
Conclusions:
Our research failed to show a clinical significance association between military duty assignment and DDD. However, we were able to identify a significant association between concomitant hip and knee osteoarthritis, obesity, diabetes, and tobacco dependency with the development of DDD.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research
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