Analysis of Correlation Between Vertebral Endplate Change and Lumbar Disc Degeneration.

CONCLUSIONS Endplate angle and lumbar disc degeneration are positively correlated. The endplates and endplate signal changes can reflect the degree of disc degeneration and Modic changes can reflect the rate of clinical lumbar disc degeneration degree. PMID: 29032381 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Medical Science Monitor - Category: Research Tags: Med Sci Monit Source Type: research