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  • Title: Crystal arthropathy of the lumbar spine: a report of 4 cases.
    Author: Lam HY, Cheung KY, Law SW, Fung KY.
    Journal: J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong); 2007 Apr; 15(1):94-101. PubMed ID: 17429128.
    Abstract:
    Gout or pseudogout, caused by deposition of crystals, rarely affects the spine. We report 4 cases with gout or pseudogout in the lumbar spine. Two had cauda equina syndrome and another 2 had spinal stenosis. To avoid unnecessary surgery, this should be considered in the differential diagnosis when treating patients with histories of gout or pseudogout for spinal problems.
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