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Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 2002;26(1):67-72.
The Relationship between Radiologic Parameters of Lumbar Spine and Occurrence of Low Back Pain in High Risk Workers.
Lee, Jongmin , Lee, Kyeong Woo
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Korea. kwlee65@hanmail.net
중량물 취급 근로자의 요추 방사선학적 지표와 요통 발생과의 관계
이종민, 이경우
동국대학교 의과대학 재활의학교실
Abstract

Objective
To investigate the relationship between commonly used radiologic parameters and occurrence of low back pain (LBP) through prospective study using pre-employment radiologic examination in high risk workplace.


Method
One hundred and fifty four male workers in high risk workplace were evaluated. Lumbar lordosis, lumbosacral angle, lumbar gravity line and lumbar disc height- related parameters were measured using simple radiologic films of lateral lumbosacral view taken during pre-employment medical check. Relationship between occurrence of LBP during post-employment period with a mean 1.7⁑1.0 years and radiologic parameter was investigated.


Results
Lumbar lordosis, lumbosacral angle and lumbar disc height were not significantly correlated to the occurrence of LBP. Amount of anterior shift of lumbar gravity line did not showed correlation to occurrence of LBP, but subjects with posterior displacement of lumbar gravity line showed significantly low rate of occurrence of LBP.


Conclusion
These results suggest that commonly used radiologic parameters are not so useful to predict occurrence of LBP in high risk workers. The possibile preventive effect of posterior shift of lumbar gravity line seems to be worth further researching. (J Korean Acad Rehab Med 2002; 26: 67-72)

Key Words: Low back pain, Lordosis, Lumbosacral angle, Disc height, Lumbar gravity line


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