Correlation between thoracolumbar disc degeneration and anatomical spinopelvic parameters in supine position on MRI.

Sven S WalterRoberto LorbeerGerald M HeffermanChristopher L SchlettAnette PetersSusanne RospleszczKonstantin NikolaouFabian BambergMike NotohamiprodjoElke Maurer

Published in: PloS one (2021)

In conclusion, spinopelvic parameters, measured in supine position, are significantly correlated with disc bulging alone; there is no significant correlation between supine spinopelvic parameters and disc degeneration, back pain or cardiovascular risk factors.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular risk factors
magnetic resonance imaging
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
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