Degenerative Instability of the Lumbar Spine.
10.4184/jkss.2007.14.4.292
- Author:
Myun Whan AHN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea. mwahn@med.yu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Lumbar spine;
Degeneration;
Instability;
Biomechanics
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Spine*
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2007;14(4):292-304
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Degenerative instability is difficult to define, diagnose, and treat. Diagnosis and treatment of degenerative instability are based on the biomechanical stability of the functional spinal unit as well as on the pathologic diagnosis of the disease. Recent advancements in biomechanical studies on the functional spinal unit and radiological diagnostic methods have introduced new diagnostic criteria. In this review, biomechanical stability of the functional spinal unit, changes in stability associated with degeneration and diagnosis, and treatment of degenerative instability are discussed.