A Dose–response relationship between severity of disc degeneration and intervertebral disc height in the lumbosacral spine
Conclusion:
This study has demonstrated a negative dose–response relationship between increasing severity of disc degeneration with a reduction in intervertebral disc height. Although the assessment of disc degeneration incorporates a number of qualitative measures, these data substantiate the utility of intervertebral disc height as a quantitative and continuous outcome measure in epidemiological studies, and potentially clinical practice.
Source: Arthritis Research and Therapy - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Andrew TeichtahlDonna UrquhartYuanyuan WangAnita WlukaStephane HeritierFlavia Cicuttini Source Type: research
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