Is the Distribution Pattern of Modic Changes in Vertebral End-plates Associated With the Severity of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration?: A Cross-sectional Analysis of 527 Caucasians

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emel Ece Özcan-Ekşi ◽  
Ali Yayla ◽  
Ömer Orhun ◽  
Veli Umut Turgut ◽  
Havva Nur Arslan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Distribution Pattern ◽  
Disc Degeneration ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ◽  
Modic Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Does elite swimming accelerate lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration and increase low back pain? A cross-sectional comparison

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 2849-2855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steffen Folkvardsen ◽  
Erland Magnussen ◽  
Jaro Karppinen ◽  
Juha Auvinen ◽  
Rasmus Hertzum Larsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Disc Degeneration ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Lumbar Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals The relationship between Modic changes and intervertebral disc degeneration

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juhani H. Määttä ◽  
Alex MacGregor ◽  
Jaro Karppinen ◽  
Frances M. K. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Disc Degeneration ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ◽  
Modic Changes ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Comparison of MRI cross-sectional area and functions of core muscles among asymptomatic individuals with and without lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gyeong-tae Gwak ◽  
Ui-jae Hwang ◽  
Sung-hoon Jung ◽  
Hyun-a Kim ◽  
Jun-hee Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Disc Degeneration ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ◽  
Cross Sectional Area ◽  
Sectional Area ◽  
Endurance Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Asymptomatic Individuals

Abstract Background Previous studies suggested that patients with symptomatic intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) of lumbar spine have reduced cross-sectional area (CSA) and functions of core muscles. However, reduced CSA and functions of core muscles have been observed not only in patients with symptomatic IDD but also in patients with other subgroups of low back pain (LBP). Thus, it is uncertain whether reduced CSA and functions of core muscles lead to IDD and LBP, or pain leads to reduced CSA and functions of core muscles in patients with symptomatic IDD. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the CSA and functions of core muscles between asymptomatic participants with and without IDD in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods Twenty asymptomatic participants (12 men and 8 women) participated in this study. Ten participants had asymptomatic IDD at L4–5. The others were healthy controls (without IDD at all levels of lumbar spine). The CSA of core muscles was measured using MRI. Maximal isometric trunk flexor strength and side bridge strength were measured by a Smart KEMA strength sensor. Trunk flexor endurance test, side bridge endurance test and plank endurance test were used to measure core endurance. Double legs loading test was used to measure core stability. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the differences between two groups. Results There were no significant differences in core muscle functions between the two groups (p > 0.05). Moreover, there was no significant difference in CSA between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusions There was no significant difference in CSA and core muscle functions between asymptomatic participants with and without IDD. These findings indicate that a degenerative or bulging disc in asymptomatic individuals has little effect on CSA and functions of core muscles, especially in young age. Therefore, the general core endurance test or strength test could not differentiate asymptomatic people with and without IDD of lumbar spine. Trial registration number Clinical Research information Service. KCT0004061. Registered 13 June 2019. retrospectively registered.

The correlation between the change of Hounsfield units value and Modic changes in the lumbar vertebral endplate

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiandong Zhu ◽  
Hao Wu ◽  
Yilei Chen ◽  
Junhui Liu ◽  
Zhi Shan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Disc Degeneration ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ◽  
Area Ratio ◽  
Modic Changes ◽  
T Test ◽  
Type I ◽  
Vertebral Endplate ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Hounsfield Units

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the changes of Hounsfield units (HU) value in different types of Modic changes (MCs) and to analyze the correlation between the change of HU value and area ratio of MCs region, bone mineral density (BMD), and degree of intervertebral disc degeneration. Methods 158 endplates with MCs were included and analyzed. HU values of MCs regions and adjacent vertebral corresponding regions without MCs were measured. The area ratio of MCs region was defined as the area of MCs divided by the area of endplate or the vertebral sagittal plane. BMD was measured by Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Degree of intervertebral disc degeneration was evaluated based on Pfirrmann classification. According to the types of variables, descriptive statistics, Kolmogorove-Smirnov test, paired t-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Independent-Samples T Test, and Pearson correlation analysis were used. Results The HU values in any types of MCs are significantly higher than that of adjacent vertebral corresponding regions without MCs(P < 0.001). The HU value of the type III MCs is higher than that of the type I and type II MCs. HU value was positively correlated with BMD. In the levels with Grade V disc degeneration, the area ratio of MCs region was significant increased. Conclusions HU values of the vertebral endplate and bone marrow were increased in most MCs regions with all types of MCs. HU value of endplates had a significantly positive correlation with BMD. Higher area ratio of MCs region is associated with more severe intervertebral disc degeneration.

The prevalence of spondylolysis and intervertebral disc degeneration in male pole vaulters

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Shota Enoki ◽  
Rieko Kuramochi ◽  
Shinya Nakajyuku ◽  
Hirohito Mitsuyama
Keyword(s):  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Disc Degeneration ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Lumbar Spondylolysis ◽  
Standard Deviation Range ◽  
History Of

BACKGROUND: The lower back is the most common injury location in pole vaulters, but the prevalence of lumbar spondylolysis and intervertebral disc degeneration is not known. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of lumbar spondylolysis and intervertebral disc degeneration in pole vaulters. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Tokai area of Japan and included 21 pole vaulters (mean ± standard deviation [range]: age, 22.2 ± 3.2 [18–28] years; height, 172.2 ± 4.7 [165.0–182.0] cm; body weight, 67.6 ± 7.3 [54.0– 80.0] kg). The majority of pole vaulters were collegiate athletes. We performed anterior, lateral, and oblique radiography at 45∘ and magnetic resonance imaging in the sagittal and coronal planes of the lumbar spine. The evaluation was performed independently of whether the athletes had lower back pain (LBP). Moreover, we investigated the duration of pole-vaulting experience and history and current presence of LBP using a questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of lumbar spondylolysis and intervertebral disc degeneration was 28.6% (6/21) and 38.1% (8/21), respectively. Herniation was found in six discs in four vaulters (19.0%). All athletes had a history of LBP. The prevalence of lumbar spondylolysis was high (28.6%). CONCLUSIONS: Sport-specific movements performed by pole vaulters may be a risk factor for lumbar spondylolysis.

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