Clinico-radiologic Findings of the Whole Spine in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
: 137-145, 2000.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-722659
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the whole spine of the patients with chronic low back pain.METHOD:
The cervico-thoraco-lumbar spine were evaluated in 128 patients with chronic low back pain. We analyzed radiologic and clinical findings of the cervico-lumbar spine and electrodiagnostic findings.RESULTS:
Most of all cases showed abnormal findings in plain radiography and electrodiagnostic study. The radiologic findings were as follow cervical X-ray with straightening of cervical lordotic curve in 85 cases; thoracic X-ray with scoliosis in 55 cases; lumbar X-ray with disc space narrowing in 85 cases. The electrodiagnostic study revealed lumbosacral radiculopathy in 87 cases. There were significant positive relationship between increased lumbosacral angle and straightening of cervical lordotic curve, and between lumbar scoliosis and thoracic scoliosis.CONCLUSION:
Cervico-thoracic spinal abnormalities were shown in most of the patients with chronic low back pain. Therefore, The evaluation of whole spine would be needed comprehensive rehabilitation approach for the patients with chronic low back pain.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Radiculopathie
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Réadaptation
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Scoliose
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Rachis
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Radiographie
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Lombalgie
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
Année:
2000
Type:
Article
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