Associations between disc space narrowing, anterior osteophytes and disability in chronic mechanical low back pain: a cross sectional study

Associations between disc space narrowing, anterior osteophytes and disability in chronic mechanical low back pain: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Radiographic features of lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) are common findings in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain; however, its role in disability and intensity of pain is debatable. This study aims to investigate the associations of the x-ray features of LDD and lumb...

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Main Authors: Romain Shanil Perera, Poruwalage Harsha Dissanayake, Upul Senarath, Lalith Sirimevan Wijayaratne, Aranjan Lional Karunanayake, Vajira Harshadeva Weerabaddana Dissanayake
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Disability
Disc space narrowing
Anterior osteophytes
Low back pain
Lumbar disc degeneration
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1562-9

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