ArticleAsian spine journal2013
Lumbar disc degenerative disease: disc degeneration symptoms and magnetic resonance image findings.
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69 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 143 citations in OpenAlex.
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- The safety and efficacy of minimally invasive discectomy: a meta-analysis of prospective randomised controlled trials.International orthopaedics · 2014Pooled it
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- Organ-on-a-Chip Technology: Advances in Modeling Inflammation, Neurovascularization and Nociception in Human Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.Smart medicine · 2026Review
- Application of GBD 2021 and multiple omics to reveal the association and potential mechanism between glycated hemoglobin and intervertebral disc degeneration.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Article
- L1-L5 anterior lumbar interbody fusion: anatomical and technical considerations: a narrative review.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2026Review
- The effect of a multimodal exercise program on paraspinal muscle morphology and clinical outcomes in chronic low back pain.Isokinetics and exercise science · 2026Article
- Preoperative geriatric nutritional risk index is a reliable tool for predicting postoperative adjacent segment disease among elderly patients with degenerative lumbar diseases: a case control study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
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- L5-S1 Anatomic Features Relevant to Minimally Invasive Decompression and Fusion: A Cadaveric and Imaging-Based Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Spectral CT electron density for evaluation of lumbar intervertebral disk degeneration.PloS one · 2026Article
- Comparison of clinical efficacy between endoscope-assisted oblique lumbar interbody fusion and posterior lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Etiology, diagnosis and treatment of lumbar disc degeneration: a focus on the mechanism of action of Piezo1 and research perspectives.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Review
- The COMPASS framework for chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder: navigating the transition from threat to safety through yoga.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Diagnostic performance of lumbar spine CT using deep learning denoising to evaluate disc herniation and spinal stenosis.European radiology · 2025Article
- Prediction of primary admission total charges following lumbar disc arthroplasty utilizing machine learning.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2025Article
- Comparison of surgical outcomes between unilateral biportal endoscopic technique and open microdiscectomy in patients with single-level lumbar disc herniation: a single-center retrospective study in China.Asian spine journal · 2025Article
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Abstract
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designCross sectional and observational. PURPOSE: To evaluate the different aspects of lumbar disc degenerative disc disease and relate them with magnetic resonance image (MRI) findings and symptoms. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Lumbar disc degenerative disease has now been proven as the most common cause of low back pain throughout the world. It may present as disc herniation, lumbar spinal stenosis, facet joint arthropathy or any combination. Presenting symptoms of lumbar disc degeneration are lower back pain and sciatica which may be aggravated by standing, walking, bending, straining and coughing.
methodsThis study was conducted from January 2012 to June 2012. Study was conducted on the diagnosed patients of lumbar disc degeneration. Diagnostic criteria were based upon abnormal findings in MRI. Patients with prior back surgery, spine fractures, sacroiliac arthritis, metabolic bone disease, spinal infection, rheumatoid arthritis, active malignancy, and pregnancy were excluded.
resultsDuring the targeted months, 163 patients of lumbar disc degeneration with mean age of 43.92±11.76 years, came into Neurosurgery department. Disc degeneration was most commonly present at the level of L4/L5 105 (64.4%).Commonest types of disc degeneration were disc herniation 109 (66.9%) and lumbar spinal stenosis 37 (22.7%). Spondylolisthesis was commonly present at L5/S1 10 (6.1%) and associated mostly with lumbar spinal stenosis 7 (18.9%).
conclusionsResults reported the frequent occurrence of lumbar disc degenerative disease in advance age. Research efforts should endeavor to reduce risk factors and improve the quality of life.
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