title: Adolescent disc dysplasia and back pain.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Adolescent disc dysplasia can be a cause of significant back pain and functional impairment in patients. We present a case series of patients inflicted with adolescent disc dysplasia (ADD).
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective search was performed identifying patients presenting with ADD. Radiographic studies and advanced imaging were described. We documented presenting symptoms and clinical course.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Six patients were identified. All patients presented with mechanical back pain, which worsened with flexion and extension. Magnetic resonance imaging was most accurate imaging modality.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Among our patient cohort, treatment for adolescent disc dysplasia consisted of a combination of physical therapy and bracing. Neither approach proved to be very effective, with only one patient asymptomatic at follow-up.
authors.forename: Okechukwu A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Anakwenze
authors.forename: Vamsi
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kancherla
authors.forename: Norma
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rendon
authors.forename: Denis S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Drummond