Article
Genetic risk factors for lumbar disc disease.
Annals of medicine - 1 Jan 2002
Ala-Kokko Leena
Abstract excerpt
Lumbar disc disease (LDD) is a common musculoskeletal disease affecting about 5% of all individuals. It is characterized by lumbar disc herniation, which causes nerve root irritation, either mechanically or via inflammatory mediators, and results in radiating pain, known as sciatica. Numerous studies have been conducted to identify the causes and risk factors for LDD. Lifting heavy loads, torsional stress and...
Topics
- Collagen
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Intervertebral Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Male
- Risk Factors
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Spinal Diseases