Etiology for Degenerative Disc Disease / 中国医学科学杂志(英文版)
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal
;
(4): 185-191, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-281464
ABSTRACT
Degenerative disc disease is a multifaceted progressive irreversible condition and an inevitable part of aging, which has been found to be a contributing factor for low back pain and might cause radiculopathy, myelopathy, spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, and herniations. Its etiology is complex and multifactorial. Although genetics influence more dominant, the occupational and mechanical influences still persist as a major risk factor. This review emphasizes up-to-date knowledge regarding etiology of disc degeneration with special consideration on occupational, lifestyle factors, and genetic polymorphisms.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
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Genetics
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Life Style
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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