Are the determinants of vertebral endplate changes and severe disc degeneration in the lumbar spine the same? A magnetic resonance imaging study in middle-aged male workers

Are the determinants of vertebral endplate changes and severe disc degeneration in the lumbar spine the same? A magnetic resonance imaging study in middle-aged male workers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Modic changes are bone marrow lesions visible in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and they are assumed to be associated with symptomatic intervertebral disc disease, especially changes located at L5-S1. Only limited information exis...

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Main Authors: Korpelainen Raija, Heliövaara Markku, Ojala Risto, Niinimäki Jaakko, Haapea Marianne, Karppinen Jaro, Kuisma Mari, Kaikkonen Kaisu, Taimela Simo, Natri Antero, Tervonen Osmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/51

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