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Cervical Disc Disease in Geriatric Patients: A Comparison Study.

Authors :
Stawicki, S. Peter
Guarnaschelli, John J.
Dzenitis, Andrievs J.
Source :
European Journal of General Medicine. 2009, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p140-143. 4p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article offers information on the comparison study on the outcomes of cervical disc disease (CDD) surgery on geriatric and non-geriatric patients. It states that geriatric patients with a mean age of 70.4 years, shows more likely to have severe radiculopathy and myelopathy than those who are non-geriatrics. It adds that geriatric patients are more likely to suffer low good outcomes, frequent recurrence, and long hospitalization.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13043889
Volume :
6
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
European Journal of General Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74701150
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/82658