The Relationship between the Lower Lumbar Disc Herniation and the Morphology of the Iliolumbar Ligaments Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 439-444, 2002.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-723213
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This research aimed to define the relationship between the lower lumbar disc herniation and the morphology of the iliolumbar ligaments using magnetic resonance imaging.METHOD:
24 male and 36 female patients were classified into two groups according to their disc herniation grade- those in whom the L5-S1 disc was less herniated than L4-5 disc, those in whom the L5-S1 disc was more herniated than the L4-L5 disc on magnetic resonance images. The lengths of iliolumbar ligaments were measured on T1- weighted coronal images. The angles of iliolumbar ligaments were measured on T1-weighted axial images.RESULTS:
The length of iliolumbar ligament was not different between L4-L5 disc herniation and L5-S1 disc herniation. The degree of iliolumbar ligament angle difference (asymmetry of direction) at L5-S1 disc herniation was more deviated in paracentral disc herniation compared with central disc herniation.CONCLUSION:
The morphology of the iliolumbar ligament, especially its asymmetry of direction, may be a factor influencing the development of disc herniation at L5-S1.
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Main subject:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Ligaments
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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