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Radiographic appearances in lumbar disc prolapse.

J G MacLean1, J K Tucker, J B Latham

  • 1Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, England.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Radiographs revealed that the interiliac line level correlates with lumbar disc prolapse. Patients undergoing discectomy for prolapsed intervertebral disc showed a higher incidence of transitional vertebrae.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Lumbar disc prolapse is a common cause of back pain and radiculopathy.
  • Accurate pre-operative assessment is crucial for surgical planning in discectomy procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between specific radiographic measurements and the level of lumbar disc prolapse.
  • To assess the incidence of transitional vertebrae in patients undergoing discectomy for prolapsed intervertebral disc.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pre-operative lumbar spine radiographs from 200 consecutive patients who underwent discectomy.
  • Measurement of the lumbar level of the interiliac line.
  • Assessment of the incidence of transitional vertebrae at the lumbosacral junction.

Main Results:

  • The interiliac line level significantly correlated with the level of disc prolapse.
  • A significantly higher incidence of transitional vertebrae was observed compared to normal populations.
  • No pathological value for the lumbosacral angle was identified.

Conclusions:

  • The interiliac line measurement is a useful radiographic correlate for lumbar disc prolapse level.
  • Transitional vertebrae are more common in patients with prolapsed intervertebral disc requiring discectomy.
  • Further research may explore the clinical implications of these findings in surgical outcomes.

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