Radiographical sagittal and coronal plane configurations in a low back pain population
M Poussa1, J Korpi, M Heliövaara
1The Orthopaedic Hospital of the Invalid Foundation, Helsinki, Finland.
Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)
|August 7, 2013
Summary
This study found no link between lumbar spine measurements and low back pain. While lumbar scoliosis prevalence increased with age and in females, these spinal configurations did not correlate with low back pain syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Biomechanical Engineering
Background:
- Low back pain is a prevalent condition with multifactorial causes.
- Radiographic parameters of the lumbar spine are often investigated in relation to spinal disorders.
- Understanding the correlation between spinal morphology and low back pain is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between radiographic coronal and sagittal plane dimensions of the lumbar spine and the presence of low back pain.
- To determine the prevalence of lumbar scoliosis and its association with demographic factors.
- To assess the correlation between age, sex, and specific lumbar radiographic measurements.
Main Methods:
- Radiographic measurements of lumbar spine dimensions (coronal and sagittal planes) were performed on 194 subjects with a history of low back pain.
- Lumbar scoliosis, lordosis, sacrohorizontal angle, and sacral inclination were determined.
- Statistical analysis was used to identify significant associations and correlations.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of lumbar scoliosis was 13.9%.
- Female sex and increasing age were significantly associated with a higher prevalence of lumbar scoliosis.
- The sacrohorizontal angle significantly decreased with increasing age.
- No significant correlation was found between radiographic lumbar spine configurations and the low back pain syndrome.
Conclusions:
- The radiographic parameters and spinal configurations studied in this cohort with low back pain are similar to those reported in normal populations.
- Age and female sex are associated with increased lumbar scoliosis, but this finding does not appear to be directly linked to the low back pain syndrome.
- Further research may be needed to explore other potential factors contributing to low back pain.
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