Radiographic Grading of Lumbar Degenerative Disease and Quality of Life
Author Information
Author(s): Lira Réjelos Charles Aguiar, Pratali Raphael de Rezende, Daher Murilo Tavares, Pokorny Gabriel Henrique, Amaral Rodrigo Augusto do, Herrero Carlos Fernando Pereira da Silva
Primary Institution: Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo
Hypothesis
To evaluate the correlation between a radiographic scale of lumbar degenerative disease and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).
Conclusion
The lumbar degenerative disease grading scale showed a significant relationship with quality of life measured by the ODI score in part of the groups evaluated.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found a significant relationship between LDD grade 2 and worse ODI scores.
- Patients with LDD grade 2 had a statistically significant impact on quality of life compared to those without LDD.
- The grading scale demonstrated good reproducibility in previous studies.
- Age was found to correlate with the presence of LDD.
Takeaway
This study looked at how a grading system for back problems relates to people's quality of life. It found that certain grades of back issues can make life harder for people.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study comparing the ODI quality of life questionnaire with radiographic parameters for grading lumbar degenerative disease.
Potential Biases
The study did not evaluate interobserver reproducibility of the classification used.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and the radiographic parameters were analyzed by only one evaluator.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were women (66%) and the majority were classified as grades 0 (28%) or 1 (40%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.01
Confidence Interval
95% confidence interval for LDD 2: 9.2–25
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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