Pubertal development and growth are prospectively associated with spinal pain in young people (CHAMPS study-DK).
Jeffrey J HebertCharlotte Leboeuf-YdeClaudia FranzArnaud LardonLise HestbækNeil MansonNiels WedderkoppPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2019)
In young people, pubertal development and linear growth are likely to be independent risk factors for the development of spinal pain. Pubertal development demonstrates evidence of dose-response in its relationship with spinal pain. This knowledge may assist healthcare providers with clinical decision-making when caring for pediatric patients. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.