Search results for "Spinal Osteophytosis"
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The long-term effects of rally driving on spinal pathology
2000
Abstract Objectives. To investigate the consequences of rally driving on lumbar degenerative changes. Background. Vehicular driving is suspected to accelerate disc degeneration through whole-body vibration, leading to back problems. However, in an earlier well-controlled study of lumbar MRI findings in monozygotic twins, significant effects of lifetime driving on disc degeneration were not demonstrated. Another study of machine operators found only long-term exposure to vibration on unsprung seats led to a reduction in disc height. Design. Case-control study comparing rally drivers with population sample. Methods. Eighteen top rally drivers and co-drivers, mean age 43 yrs (SD, 10), voluntee…
Prevalence of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy: A door-to-door survey in a Sicilian municipality
1996
Introduction - Because of the limited information on cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, we conducted a door-to-door two-phase survey in a Sicilian municipality. Material and methods - We first screened for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy among the inhabitants of the municipality : (N= 7653, as of the prevalence day, November 1, 1987). Study neurologists then investigated those subjects suspected to have had a cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Diagnoses were based on specified criteria. Results - We found 27 subjects affected by CSR (17 definite, 10 possible). Prevalence (cases per 1000 population) was 3.5 in the total population ; it increased to a peak at age 50-59 years and decrease…
The relative roles of intragenic polymorphisms of the vitamin d receptor gene in lumbar spine degeneration and bone density.
2001
Study Design. A retrospective cohort study. Objectives. To compare the magnitudes of the associations of TaqI polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor gene with bone density and lumbar spine degeneration in the same sample. Summary of Background Data. Vitamin D receptor gene variations are associated with osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and disc degeneration. Their role in these conditions remains poorly understood. Methods. Bone density of the spine and femur were determined through DEXA, and lumbar disc degeneration was determined from magnetic resonance imaging assessments of signal intensity, disc narrowing, bulging, anular tears, herniations, and osteophytes. Associations between these me…