I do see degenerative changes of the lumbar spine with these findings occasionally. In this case, it is necessary to evaluate the stenosis of the lumbar spinal canal by neurophysiological studies.

Lumbar degenerative kyphosis (LDK) is a spinal condition often seen in older people. It’s characterized by an abnormal forward curvature of the lower back due to degenerative changes in the ...

Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.

In this study, the agreement of different SpA-related and degenerative changes in the spine and SpA-related changes in the SIJ were tested jointly in a sample of patients with non-specific LBP ...

Lumbar spondylosis refers to degenerative changes of the lumbar spine. Facet joint hypertrophy, thickening and bulging of the ligamentum flavum, outward bulging of the intervertebral disc, ...

Degenerative disc disease refers to the natural aging of your spinal discs. Your spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) that interlock, which are cushioned by soft discs that absorb shock to your spine ...

Spinal intramedullary tumors; ... Degenerative Changes Are Often Inconsequential. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2024; 121: 342. DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.m2023.0255 ...

Degenerative disc disease is when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down, leading to pain. There may be weakness, numbness, and pain that ...

August 20, 2024 — Among patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion, the presence of Modic changes is associated with differences in microbial diversity and metabolites in the lumbar cartilaginous ...

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease. It’s caused by the deterioration of cartilage. This is the smooth, elastic tissue that protects joints.

Treatment and Prevention. Lumbar retrolisthesis can be treated and prevented through exercise, wearing a brace or corset, changes in diet, and physical therapy.. Exercise. The main way to treat ...