Anterior intervertebral disc herniations (report of six cases).
Six new patients with anterior intervetebral disc herniations are reported. This is probably one of the most common causes of back pain in children. Excessive sport activity and osteoporosis are probably two main causes of anterior intervertebral disc herniations. Anterior intervertebral disc herniation is a severe complication of prolonged, mild trauma.
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography