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.

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 Evaluation of injectable nucleus augmentation materials for the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Philip Culbert ◽  
James P Warren ◽  
Andrew R Dixon ◽  
Hazel Louise Fermor ◽  
Paul A. Beales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Disc Degeneration ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Lower Back

Lower back pain affects a person’s health and mobility as well as creating a large economic cost. This is often caused by degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Current operative and...

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.

scholarly journals Investigation of Baseline Self-Report Concussion Symptom Scores

2010 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott G. Piland ◽  
Michael S. Ferrara ◽  
Stephen N. Macciocchi ◽  
Steven P. Broglio ◽  
Trenton E. Gould
Keyword(s):  
Athletic Training ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Illness ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orthopaedic Injury ◽  
History Of

Abstract Context: Self-reported symptoms (SRS) scales comprise one aspect of a multifaceted assessment of sport-related concussion. Obtaining SRS assessments before a concussion occurs assists in determining when the injury is resolved. However, athletes may present with concussion-related symptoms at baseline. Thus, it is important to evaluate such reports to determine if the variables that are common to many athletic environments are influencing them. Objective: To evaluate the influence of a history of concussion, sex, acute fatigue, physical illness, and orthopaedic injury on baseline responses to 2 summative symptom scales; to investigate the psychometric properties of all responses; and to assess the factorial validity of responses to both scales in the absence of influential variables. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Athletic training facilities of 6 National Collegiate Athletic Association institutions. Patients or Other Participants: The sample of 1065 was predominately male (n  =  805) collegiate athletes with a mean age of 19.81 ± 1.53 years. Main Outcome Measure(s): Participants completed baseline measures for duration and severity of concussion-related SRS and a brief health questionnaire. Results: At baseline, respondents reporting a previous concussion had higher composite scores on both scales (P ≤ .01), but no sex differences were found for concussion-related symptoms. Acute fatigue, physical illness, and orthopaedic injury increased composite SRS scores on both duration and severity measures (P ≤ .01). Responses to both scales were stable and internally consistent. Confirmatory factor analysis provided strong evidence for the factorial validity of the responses of participants reporting no fatigue, physical illness, or orthopaedic injury on each instrument. Conclusions: A history of concussion, acute fatigue, physical illness, and orthopaedic injury increased baseline SRS scores. These conditions need to be thoroughly investigated and controlled by clinicians before baseline SRS measures are collected.

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