Effect of Age and Lordotic Angle on Lumbar Disc Herniation
Author Information
Author(s): Skaf Ghassan S., Ayoub Chakib M., Domloj Nathalie T., Turbay Massud J., El-Zein Cherine, Hourani Mukbil H.
Primary Institution: American University of Beirut Medical Center
Hypothesis
The study investigates the correlation between age, lumbar lordotic angle, and the level of disc herniation.
Conclusion
The study concluded that lumbar lordotic Cobb's angle and age can predict the level of lumbar disc herniation.
Supporting Evidence
- Younger patients had higher lumbar lordotic angles and lower levels of disc herniation.
- Older patients showed higher levels of herniation with lower lumbar lordotic angles.
- The correlation between age and level of disc herniation did not differ by gender.
Takeaway
As people get older, they are more likely to have disc problems higher up in their back, especially if their spine is less curved.
Methodology
The study analyzed lumbosacral spine MRIs of 1419 patients with symptomatic disc herniation and used Pearson's correlation and Student's t-test for analysis.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 19 to 84 years, including 723 men and 696 women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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