Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Scientific Reports
Publication: Age and sex analysis of the modic changes in the vertebrae
Int J Sci Rep. 2018;4(9):235-237.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20183619
Abstract
Background Modic changes are common bone marrow and end plate changes that appear on magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine. These changes are clinically associated with back pain and are generally classified into three types. In this study, we aimed to determine the frequency of patients with end plate deformities according to age and sex in their vertebrae.
Methods The study was performed on 100 patients (50 females, 50 males) who were admitted to Konya Education Research Hospital and thoracic region bone structures screened with MRI.
Results Modic changes were observed most at L4-L5 levels.
Conclusions We believe that the results obtained in our study will be beneficial in the surgeon, radiology and anatomy training.
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Affiliations
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
- Department Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
- Department of Radiology, Konya Education Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey