Anterior access to the L1-L5 vertebrae and disc spaces can be technically challenging,
frequently requiring the use of an approach to a surgeon for an adequate exposure. The …

Purpose Retrospective radiological examination (X-ray and MRI) aims to investigate the
diagnostic value of various methods of measurement with regard to the determination of the …

Background Disc height (DH) change is considered one of the most critical factors in
assessing intervertebral disc degeneration (IVD). Pfirrmann et al. developed a scoring …

Current approaches to obtain lumbar morphometry data usually require expensive medical
imaging technology, long processing time, and are often limited by small sample size. This …

OBJECTIVE: To study the pattern and changes of lumbar intervertebral foraminal heights in
an asymptomatic Jordanian sample relative to age, sex, level, and correlate values with …

Low back pain (LBP) has been a major socioeconomic problem to the modern society for
decades. In industry, one of the most challenging issues in occupational ergonomics and …

Background: Degeneration of lumbar spine is a common and age related finding in the
normal population. Eighty percent of adult population suffer from at least one episode of low …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a critical tool for evaluating the normal and pathologic
states of the spine and associated tissues. Advancements in MRI technology have greatly …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate lumbar intervertebral disc heights and
concavity index of the lumbar spine, and the influence of age, gender, weight, height and …

Актуальность темы. Боль в спине (дорсалгия) одна из наиболее актуальных проблем
здравоохранения. Дорсалгия является второй по частоте причиной обращений за …