The greatest range of motion in patients with discogenic back pain is at the L3-L4, and the motion was greater for them than with normal patients, according to a report published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Ten patients with discogenic low back pain confirmed through clinical and radiological testing at L4-L5 and L5-S1 were examined using imaging techniques during flexion-extension as well as other movements. During the three different movements, the greatest range of motion was observed at L3-L4.
The least motion occurred at L5-S1 movements. This data suggests that superior adjacent levels developed segmental hypermoility prior to undergoing fusion, according to the report.
Read the abstract for "Segmental Lumbar Rotation in Patients With Discogenic Low Back Pain During Functional Weight-Bearing Activities."
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Ten patients with discogenic low back pain confirmed through clinical and radiological testing at L4-L5 and L5-S1 were examined using imaging techniques during flexion-extension as well as other movements. During the three different movements, the greatest range of motion was observed at L3-L4.
The least motion occurred at L5-S1 movements. This data suggests that superior adjacent levels developed segmental hypermoility prior to undergoing fusion, according to the report.
Read the abstract for "Segmental Lumbar Rotation in Patients With Discogenic Low Back Pain During Functional Weight-Bearing Activities."
Read other coverage on spine surgery:
- Study: Thoracolumbar Injury Classification System Accurately Predicts Surgical Management in Spine Trauma Patients
- 3D Simulation of Spine Surgery Educational but Doesn't Improve Surgical Performance
- 8 New Studies Impacting Spine Surgery