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Deformity, pain, or both are the predominant pediatric spinal complaints which prompt a visit to the primary care physician. This chapter will present a scheme to aid in the evaluation of these complaints, including the development of differential diagnosis, appropriate workup, and treatment options.
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Chapter 9. References and Suggested Reading
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Stevens, D.B. (1994). Spinal Disease in Childhood. In: Pediatric Orthopedics. Critical Issues in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2534-9_9
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