THORACIC RADICULAR SYMPTOMS IN AMYOTROPHIC-LATERAL-SCLEROSIS

被引:2
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作者
NEWMAN, DS [1 ]
AGGARWAL, SK [1 ]
SILBERGLEIT, R [1 ]
机构
[1] HENRY FORD HOSP,DEPT RADIOL,DETROIT,MI 48202
关键词
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS; THORACIC RADICULOPATHY; THORACIC SPINE;
D O I
10.1016/0022-510X(95)00058-A
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
We report 4 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) complaining of thoracic radicular symptoms. We postulate that in some patients paraspinal muscle weakness can result in an increased thoracic kyphosis, possibly producing traction on the thoracic roots.
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页码:38 / 41
页数:4
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