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Dai J, Jiang H, Cheng Z, Li Y, Tang X. Genetic polymorphism of KIAA1217 is functionally associated with lumbar disc herniation in the Chinese population. Neurochirurgie 2024; 70:101538. [PMID: 38311218 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2024.101538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Genetic polymorphism of KIAA1217 has been reported to be associated with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in different populations such as Japanese population and Finnish population. This study aimed to explore whether the genetic polymorphism of KIAA1217 is functionally associated with LDH in Chinese population. METHODS SNP rs16924573 of KIAA1217 was genotyped in 1272 patients and 1248 healthy controls. The mRNA expression of KIAA1217 in the intervertebral disc was analyzed for 84 patients and 32 controls. The differences of genotype and allele distributions between LDH patients and healthy controls were evaluated using the Chi-square test. One-way ANOVA test was used to compare the relationship between genotypes and tissue expression of KIAA1217. RESULTS Patients were found to have significantly higher frequency of genotype GG of rs16924573 than the controls (64.2% vs. 52.8%, p<0.001). The frequency of allele G was remarkably higher in the patients than in the controls (79.8% vs. 73.2%, p<0.001), with an OR of 1.45 (95% confidential interval=1.27-1.66). Compared with the controls, LDH patients were observed to have significantly decreased expression of KIAA1217. Patients with genotype GG had remarkably lower mRNA expression of KIAA1217 than those with genotype AG or AA (p=0.01). CONCLUSIONS SNP rs16924573 of KIAA1217 could be functionally associated with LDH in the Chinese population. More in vivo and vitro experiments need to be carried out to further clarify the regulatory mechanism of functional variants in KIAA1217.
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- Jian Dai
- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu 223300, People's Republic of China.
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Zhou M, Theologis AA, O’Connell GD. Understanding the etiopathogenesis of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation: From clinical evidence to basic scientific research. JOR Spine 2024; 7:e1289. [PMID: 38222810 PMCID: PMC10782075 DOI: 10.1002/jsp2.1289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, as a leading cause of low back pain, productivity loss, and disability, is a common musculoskeletal disorder that results in significant socioeconomic burdens. Despite extensive clinical and basic scientific research efforts, herniation etiopathogenesis, particularly its initiation and progression, is not well understood. Understanding herniation etiopathogenesis is essential for developing effective preventive measures and therapeutic interventions. Thus, this review seeks to provide a thorough overview of the advances in herniation-oriented research, with a discussion on ongoing challenges and potential future directions for clinical, translational, and basic scientific investigations to facilitate innovative interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding herniation etiopathogenesis. Specifically, risk factors for herniation are identified and summarized, including familial predisposition, obesity, diabetes mellitus, smoking tobacco, selected cardiovascular diseases, disc degeneration, and occupational risks. Basic scientific experimental and computational research that aims to understand the link between excessive mechanical load, catabolic tissue remodeling due to inflammation or insufficient nutrient supply, and herniation, are also reviewed. Potential future directions to address the current challenges in herniation-oriented research are explored by combining known progressive development in existing research techniques with ongoing technological advances. More research on the relationship between occupational risk factors and herniation, as well as the relationship between degeneration and herniation, is needed to develop preventive measures for working-age individuals. Notably, researchers should explore using or modifying existing degeneration animal models to study herniation etiopathogenesis, as such models may allow for a better understanding of how to prevent mild-to-moderately degenerated discs from herniating.
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- Minhao Zhou
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)BerkeleyCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of California, San Francisco (UCSF)San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
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- Department of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)BerkeleyCaliforniaUSA
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of California, San Francisco (UCSF)San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
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Jiang L, Du X, Pan Z, Yuan Y, Battié MC, Wang Y. Lumbar disc herniation in juveniles: A case-control study of MRI characteristics and etiological insights. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:2685-2693. [PMID: 37165707 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is rare in juveniles. LDH occurring at age 20 years or younger is referred to as juvenile disc herniation (JDH). While adult LDH is regarded as an advanced stage of disc degeneration, it remains unclear why intervertebral discs rupture in youth. This study aimed to characterize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of JDH and investigate possible etiological factors. From 2013 to 2020, JDH patients and controls were identified and interviewed to assess demographics, general lifestyles, and family histories. MRIs were evaluated for disc degeneration, epiphyseal ring separation, Modic changes and endplate lesions. The relationships between JDH and suspected risk factors were examined. A total of 297 JDH patients (199 boys and 98 girls, age 17.3 ± 2.1 years) and 185 controls (age 17.1 ± 2.4 years) were studied. Age, body mass index, exposures to daily physical labor, regular exercise, and daily sitting time were similar between JDH cases and controls. A family medical history of serious back pain was more common in JDH patients than in controls (59.4% vs. 26.5%, p < 0.001), as well as family history of clinically established LDH (45.0% vs. 12.4%, p < 0.001). Epiphyseal ring separation was identified in 102 (29.2%) herniated discs in 91 (36.4%) JDH patients, while occurring in only 5 (1.4%) control participants (p < 0.001). Overall, severe disc degeneration was not a prominent finding in JDH patients. In conclusion, epiphyseal ring separation was a common magnetic resonance feature in JDH. Findings suggest a genetically mediated developmental model of JDH, rather than a model of premature disc degeneration.
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- Lejian Jiang
- Spine Lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Spine Lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Spine Lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University, Canada
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- Spine Lab, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Intervertebral disc degeneration is a contributor to chronic back pain. While a part of the natural aging process, early or rapid intervertebral disc degeneration is highly heritable. In this review, we summarize recent progress towards unraveling the genetics associated with this degenerative process. RECENT FINDINGS Use of large cohorts of patient data to conduct genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for intervertebral disc disease, and to lesser extent for aspects of this process, such as disc height, has resulted in a large increase in our understanding of the genetic etiology. Genetic correlation suggests that intervertebral disc disease is pleiotropic with risk factors for other diseases such as osteoporosis. The use of Mendelian Randomization is slowly establishing what are the causal relationships between intervertebral disc disease and factors previously correlated with this disease. The results from these human genetic studies highlight the complex nature of this disease and have the potential to lead to improved clinical management of intervertebral disc disease. Much additional work should now be focused on characterizing the causative relationship various co-morbid conditions have with intervertebral disc degeneration and on finding interventions to slow or halt this disease.
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- David C Ou-Yang
- Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 12800 E 19th Ave, MS8343, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 12800 E 19th Ave, MS8343, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA
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- Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 12800 E 19th Ave, MS8343, Aurora, CO, 80045, USA.
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Qi L, Luo L, Meng X, Zhang J, Yu T, Nie X, Liu Q. Risk factors for lumbar disc herniation in adolescents and young adults: A case-control study. Front Surg 2023; 9:1009568. [PMID: 36684299 PMCID: PMC9852704 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1009568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background There is a limited understanding of the risk factors for lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in younger people, even though the evidence suggests that LDH is more prevalent in this population. This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the risk factors for LDH in adolescents and young adults. Methods The medical records of all patients were retrospectively reviewed with inclusion criteria of being younger than 25 years. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to confirm LDH from September 2016 to September 2021. Furthermore, 104 healthy people in the same age range were enrolled as the control group from physical examination centers. Gender, BMI, smoking, drinking, genetic history, sitting posture, daily sitting time, traumatic history of the lower back, scoliosis, and daily exercise time were examined for all enrolled people. These factors were statistically analyzed to determine the high-risk factors. Results A total of 208 young individuals were enrolled in the present study. The mean age of the study group and the control group was 21.06 ± 3.27 years (range: 11-25 years) and 21.26 ± 2.23 years (range: 15-25 years), respectively. The result of the chi-squared test demonstrated that there was a significant difference in BMI of more than 30 (p < 0.001), genetic history (p = 0.004), sitting posture (p < 0.001), daily sitting time of more than 6 h (p < 0.001), and the history of low back trauma (p = 0.002). Additionally, multivariate logistic regression showed that these were high-risk factors for LDH, particularly the duration of daily sitting time (more than 6 h). Conclusions BMI of more than 30, genetic history, sitting posture, daily sitting time of more than 6 h, and a history of low back trauma are the high-risk factors for adolescents and young adults with LDH. Therefore, providing them with the proper guidance and education, particularly about the protection of the lower back and the reduction of spinal load, could play a key role in preventing and reducing LDH.
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- Le Qi
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China,Correspondence: Qinyi Liu
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Ohba T. The Essence of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Lumbar Disc Herniation, 2021: 2. Pathological Condition. Spine Surg Relat Res 2022; 6:322-324. [PMID: 36051688 PMCID: PMC9381077 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2022-0043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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- Tetsuro Ohba
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Yamanashi
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Ligorio C, Hoyland JA, Saiani A. Self-Assembling Peptide Hydrogels as Functional Tools to Tackle Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Gels 2022; 8:gels8040211. [PMID: 35448112 PMCID: PMC9028266 DOI: 10.3390/gels8040211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Low back pain (LBP), caused by intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration, is a major contributor to global disability. In its healthy state, the IVD is a tough and well-hydrated tissue, able to act as a shock absorber along the spine. During degeneration, the IVD is hit by a cell-driven cascade of events, which progressively lead to extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, chronic inflammation, and pain. Current treatments are divided into palliative care (early stage degeneration) and surgical interventions (late-stage degeneration), which are invasive and poorly efficient in the long term. To overcome these limitations, alternative tissue engineering and regenerative medicine strategies, in which soft biomaterials are used as injectable carriers of cells and/or biomolecules to be delivered to the injury site and restore tissue function, are currently being explored. Self-assembling peptide hydrogels (SAPHs) represent a promising class of de novo synthetic biomaterials able to merge the strengths of both natural and synthetic hydrogels for biomedical applications. Inherent features, such as shear-thinning behaviour, high biocompatibility, ECM biomimicry, and tuneable physiochemical properties make these hydrogels appropriate and functional tools to tackle IVD degeneration. This review will describe the pathogenesis of IVD degeneration, list biomaterials requirements to attempt IVD repair, and focus on current peptide hydrogel materials exploited for this purpose.
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- Cosimo Ligorio
- Department of Materials, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M1 3BB, UK;
- Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB), The University of Manchester, Manchester M1 7DN, UK
- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PG, UK;
- Correspondence:
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- Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PG, UK;
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- Department of Materials, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M1 3BB, UK;
- Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB), The University of Manchester, Manchester M1 7DN, UK
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Ravichandran D, Pillai J, Krishnamurthy K. Genetics of intervertebral disc disease: A review. Clin Anat 2021; 35:116-120. [PMID: 34689354 DOI: 10.1002/ca.23803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a common musculoskeletal disease affecting about 5% of all individuals. It is characterized by lumbar disc herniation, which causes nerve root irritation, either mechanically or via inflammatory mediators, and results in radiating pain, known as sciatica. Numerous studies have been conducted to identify the causes and risk factors for IVDD. Lifting heavy loads, torsional stress, and motor vehicle driving are among the best-identified environmental risk factors. However, it has become evident recently from family and twin studies that genetic factors may also be important in IVDD. This hypothesis was strengthened by the identification of two collagen IX alleles associated with sciatica and lumbar disc herniation. In addition, disc degeneration has been shown to be related to an aggrecan gene polymorphism, a Vitamin D receptor and matrix metalloproteinase-3 gene alleles. This review highlights the genetic role and occupational aspects of IVDD.
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Gupta A, Chhabra HS, Nagarjuna D, Arora M. Comparison of Functional Outcomes Between Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery and Discectomy in Massive Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Retrospective Analysis. Global Spine J 2021; 11:690-696. [PMID: 32875922 PMCID: PMC8165912 DOI: 10.1177/2192568220921829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE Lumbar disc herniation is one the most common condition responsible for low back and radicular pain. Although the symptoms are not proportional to the size of disc prolapse but massive disc herniation frequently needs surgical management. According to literature, the incidence of low back pain, recurrent disc herniation and segmental instability are more in discectomy whereas incidence of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) is more after fusion surgery. There are very few studies that directly compare long-term functional outcome of both these procedures. We compared the functional outcome of both the procedures in this study. METHODS All patients of massive disc prolapse, operated at our center between 2011 to 2017, were contacted. All the patients underwent either discectomy or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF). Functional outcomes of all the patients were collected using visual analogue scale (VAS) (back), VAS (leg), modified Oswestry Disability Index (mODI), Sciatica Bothersomeness Index (SBI), and McNab's criterion. Various complications were also analyzed. RESULTS There were 144 patients in the discectomy group and 123 patients in the TLIF group. Mean duration of follow-up was 55.07 months and 51.86 months, respectively. Both the groups show no significant difference in VAS. Significant difference was seen in mODI and SBI favoring discectomy. McNab's criterion showed excellent result in 80% of patients of discectomy compared with 68% patients of TLIF. Overall complication rate in discectomy group was 11% whereas 13% in TLIF group. CONCLUSION Both show good functional outcome but better in discectomy. Recurrent herniation and instability were noticed more with discectomy and ASD was more common after fusion surgeries. The choice of procedure should be individualized, and it also depends on surgical expertise, but in developing countries where resources are constrained, discectomy should be preferred.
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- Anuj Gupta
- Primus Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi, India,Anuj Gupta, Primus Super Specialty Hospital, 2, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021, India.
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- Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Narayan Super Specialty Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Risk Factors of Intervertebral Disc Pathology-A Point of View Formerly and Today-A Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10030409. [PMID: 33494410 PMCID: PMC7865549 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10030409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Intervertebral disc pathology is a common disorder that can be caused by genetic, mechanical, and behavioral factors; however, it is possible to slow its progression. Although environmental and behavioral factors were previously considered to be the sole causes of intervertebral disc pathologies such as disc herniation, recent studies have shown that genetic factors also play an important role. This review compares the perception of major risk factors from the last and present centuries. It also examines individual genetic and non-genetic factors acting as risk factors, as well as some approaches for preventing intervertebral disc pathologies, and compares available statistics regarding disc herniation.
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Urits I, Viswanath O, Galasso AC, Sottosani ER, Mahan KM, Aiudi CM, Kaye AD, Orhurhu VJ. Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Low Back Pain: a Comprehensive Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2019; 23:52. [PMID: 31270622 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-019-0797-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Back pain is a growing problem worldwide, incurring enormous economic costs and disability. Current treatment modalities often provide adequate relief but fail to address underlying conditions. Regenerative cellular modalities aim to restore anatomical function in degenerative conditions which may cause low back pain. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) consists of an increased concentration of autologous platelets suspended in a small amount of plasma. PRP can be administered via injection or topically and is prepared using various techniques. RECENT FINDINGS While a unifying mechanism of action is not well understood, biochemical and cellular changes involved in inflammation and mechanical structure have been detected in both in vitro and in vivo studies. At a higher level, PRP injection research utilizing animal models and patient data have provided insights into pain relief, chondroprotection, and factors that impact the therapy's efficacy. Recently, a small number of studies have promoted PRP injection as a relatively safe means of treating patients with degenerative disc disease who have failed other means of managing their lower back pain. PRP injections for sacroiliac joint-related pain are not an accepted or common treatment modality; the evidence for their efficacy remains to be seen outside of small RCTs and case reports. A small number of prospective trials have suggested there may be some benefit to using PRP injection in the treatment of pain or functional decline caused by facet joint arthropathy. These commonly used modalities require further study to improve quality of evidence and to investigate the safety and efficacy of PRP injections for various common causes of chronic low back.
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- Ivan Urits
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
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- Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants, Phoenix, AZ, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA.,Department of Anesthesiology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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Kawaguchi Y. Genetic background of degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine. Spine Surg Relat Res 2018; 2:98-112. [PMID: 31440655 PMCID: PMC6698496 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2017-0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This is a review paper on the topic of genetic background of degenerative disc diseases in the lumbar spine. Lumbar disc diseases (LDDs), such as lumbar disc degeneration and lumbar disc herniation, are the main cause of low back pain. There are a lot of studies that tried to identify the causes of LDDs. The causes have been categorized into environmental factors and genetic factors. Recent studies revealed that LDDs are mainly caused by genetic factors. Numerous studies have been carried out using the genetic approach for LDDs. The history of these studies is divided into three periods: (1) era of epidemiological research using familial background and twins, (2) era of genomic research using DNA polymorphisms to identify susceptible genes for LDDs, and (3) era of functional research to determine how the genes cause LDDs. This review article was undertaken to present the history of genetic approach to LDDs and to discuss the current issues and future perspectives.
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BACKGROUND The etiology of herniated intervertebral disc (HIVD) disease in children and adolescents is multifactorial and not merely related to disc degeneration. Therefore, in the present study, we investigated the relationship between young asthma patients and the risk of early HIVD disease in a population under 30 years of age. METHODS Data from the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) of Taiwan were used to conduct a retrospective longitudinal cohort study. The study cohort comprised 23,470 patients with asthma (asthma group) and 23,470 patients without asthma (non-asthma group), who were selected through frequency matching on the basis of sex, age, and the index year. The study patients were followed until HIVD disease occurrence, withdrawal from the National Health Insurance program, or 31 December 2013. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was conducted to assess the risk of HIVD disease in the asthma group after adjustment for sex, age, and comorbidities. RESULTS After adjustment for sex, age, and comorbidities, the asthma group had a 1.69-fold (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.29-2.23) higher risk of HIVD disease than did the non-asthma group. In addition, the asthma group had a higher risk of cervical and lumbar HIVD diseases than did the non-asthma group (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] = 2.38; 95% CI = 1.25-4.57 and adjusted HR = 1.56; 95% CI = 1.15-2.12, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Young patients with asthma are at a significantly higher risk of early cervical or lumbar HIVD disease.
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- Cheng-Di Chiu
- a School of Medicine , College of Medicine, China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- b Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- c Department of Neurosurgery , China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
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- a School of Medicine , College of Medicine, China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- d Management Office for Health Data , China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
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- e Institute of Medical Department , Chung Shan Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- f Chung Kang Branch , Cheng Ching General Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
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- a School of Medicine , College of Medicine, China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- g Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academic Sinica , Taipei , Taiwan
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- h School of Chinese Medicine , China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- i Department of Chinese Medicine , China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
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- j Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Science and School of Medicine , College of Medicine, China Medical University , Taichung , Taiwan
- k Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET Center , China Medical University Hospital , Taichung , Taiwan
- l Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering , Asia University , Taichung , Taiwan
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Cauci S, Migliozzi F, Trombetta CS, Venuto I, Saccheri P, Travan L, Chiriacò G. Low back pain and FokI (rs2228570) polymorphism of vitamin D receptor in athletes. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2017; 9:4. [PMID: 28184307 PMCID: PMC5294822 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-017-0069-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background Low back pain (LBP) is common in athletes. LBP can be detrimental to athletic performance and health. Factors predisposing to LBP in athletes remain elusive and require further studies. We investigated whether carriage of a specific genotype and/or allele of vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) FokI polymorphism (rs2228570) was a risk factor for LBP in athletes of different sports disciplines. Methods This genotype/phenotype association case-control study included 60 Italian athletes (25 females and 35 males; mean age 33.9 ± 13.3 years; body-mass-index 23.5 ± 3.5 kg/m2) of which 16.7% were swimmers, 11.7% soccer players, 11.7% volleyball players, 10.0% rugby players and other disciplines. VDR-FokI polymorphism was measured by PCR-RFLP in 24 athletes with LBP and 36 athletes without LBP episodes. Absence or presence of the FokI restriction site was denoted “F” and “f”, respectively. Other risk factors were evaluated by a questionnaire. Results The homozygous FF genotype was found in 58.3% (14/24) of athletes with LBP versus 27.8% (10/36) of athletes without LBP, adjusted OR = 5.78, 95% CI 1.41–23.8, P = 0.015. The F allele was a 2-fold risk factor to develop LBP, adjusted OR = 2.55, 95% CI 1.02–6.43, P = 0.046, while f allele was protective. Exposure to vehicle vibrations ≥2 h daily, and family history of lumbar spine pathology were significant risk factors for LBP with OR = 3.54, and OR = 9.21, respectively. Conclusions This is the first study in which an association between VDR-FokI polymorphism and LBP in athletes was found. Further research is needed to extend our results, and to clarify the biochemical pathways associated with how vitamin D modulates LBP in athletes. The VDR-FokI polymorphism should be considered when developing genetic focused studies of precision medicine on health in athletes. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13102-017-0069-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sabina Cauci
- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, 33100 Italy.,Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Piazzale Kolbe 4, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, 33100 Italy.,Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34100 Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, 33100 Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, 33100 Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, 33100 Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, 33100 Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Trieste, Trieste, 34100 Italy
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MRI Phenotyping of COL9A2/Trp2 and COL9A3/Trp3 Alleles in Lumbar Disc Disease: A Case-control Study in South-Western Iranian Population Reveals a Significant Trp3-Disease Association in Males. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2016; 41:1661-1667. [PMID: 27798555 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000001617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A case-control study of the Trp2/3 alleles of COL9A2/3 genes and their correlation with occurrence of Lumbar disc disease (DDD) as phenotyped by magnetic resonance imaging. OBJECTIVE To establish a better understanding of relationship between presence of said alleles and occurrence of DDD in South-Western Iranian population. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA A number of genetic predisposing factors have been identified in elevating the risk of developing DDD. Specifically, the Trp2 and Trp3 alleles of COL9A2 and COL9A3 genes have been suggested as DDD risk variants. METHODS A total of 108 patients (mean age = 41±11.8 yrs, range = 20-66 yrs) with 57 controls (mean age = 35±10.0 yrs, range = 20-58 yrs) participated in the study. The frequency of G/A polymorphism in COL9A2 gene on location 326 on chromosome 1 and G/A/C/ or T polymorphism in 103 location of COL9A3 gene on chromosome 20 was assessed using a PCR short-primer technique. Outcome measure was defined as presence of DDD on MRI. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to assess the likelihood of DDD given occurrence of Trp2(3). RESULTS Each allele was present in both patients and controls. The Trp2 allele was positive in 28.5% of individuals (31.5% of patients; 22.8% of controls), OR 1.55 (0.71-3.56). The Trp3 allele, the frequency was 23.6% in all patients (26.9% patients; 17.5% controls), OR 1.72 (0.73-4.33). We observed a 5.8-fold increase in the odds of DDD in males when the Trp3 allele was present, OR 5.83 (1.09-9.98), P = 0.0273. CONCLUSION Both Trp2 and Trp3 alleles occurred more frequently compared with other studied ethnicities. The sampled Iranian population exhibited a similar Trp2 frequency to a Southern Chinese population, and Trp3 occurrence to Finnish and Greek population. We found that male patient were much more likely to develop DDD when Trp 3 was present. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A.
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Nützi M, Koch P, Baur H, Elfering A. Work-Family Conflict, Task Interruptions, and Influence at Work Predict Musculoskeletal Pain in Operating Room Nurses. Saf Health Work 2015; 6:329-37. [PMID: 26929846 PMCID: PMC4682021 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2015.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2014] [Revised: 02/18/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in Swiss operating room (OR) nurses, and to investigate how work–family conflict, work interruptions, and influence at work are related to lumbar and cervical back pain. Methods Participants in this correlational questionnaire study included 116 OR nurses from eight different hospitals in Switzerland. Results We found that 66% of the OR staff suffered from musculoskeletal problems. The most prevalent musculoskeletal complaints were lumbar (52.7%) and cervical pain (38.4%). Furthermore, 20.5% reported pain in the mid spine region, 20.5% in the knees and legs, and 9.8% in the hands and feet. Multiple linear regression analyses showed that work–family conflict (p < 0.05) and interruptions (p < 0.05) significantly predicted lumbar and cervical pain in OR nurses, while influence at work (p < 0.05) only predicted lumbar pain. Conclusion These results suggest that reducing the work–family conflict and interruptions at work, as well as offering opportunities to influence one's workplace, help to promote OR nurses' health.
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- Marina Nützi
- Department of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Bern University of Applied Sciences, Health, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; National Centre of Competence in Research, Affective Sciences, University of Geneva, CISA, Geneva, Switzerland
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Zawilla NH, Darweesh H, Mansour N, Helal S, Taha FM, Awadallah M, El Shazly R. Matrix metalloproteinase-3, vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms, and occupational risk factors in lumbar disc degeneration. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2014; 24:370-381. [PMID: 23975061 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-013-9472-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is a process that begins early in life, contributing to the development of low back pain. LDD is a consequence of a variety of factors, and its etiology remains poorly understood. Objectives to investigate occupational and genetic risk factors inducing lumbar disc degeneration, and to evaluate the possible association of genetic polymorphisms of matrix metalloproteinase 3 (MMP-3) and vitamin D receptor (VDR) with the severity of LDD in an Egyptian population. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A case control study involving 84 LDD and 60 controls was carried out. Five types of work related factors were investigated by questionnaire, complete neurological examination for all subjects and MRI for the cases. Polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism methods were applied to detect polymorphisms in MMP-3 Promoter (-1,171 6A/5A) (rs 731236) and VDR-Apa (rs 35068180). RESULTS We found that family history, back injury, smoking, high level of sitting, bending/twisting, physical workload, lifting, whole body vibration, mutant allele 5A of MMP-3 and mutant allele T of VDR were significantly associated with LDD (OR = 2.9, 3.1, 2.1, 11.1, 15.9, 11.7, 8.2, 12.6, 2.5 and 3.1 respectively, p < 0.05). Cases that carry allele 5A and/or allele T were associated with LDD severity. CONCLUSION LDD is closely associated in occurrence and severity with occupational, environmental risk factors and susceptibility genes namely MMP-3, and VDR (ApaI). This study throws light on the importance of screening for early detection of susceptible individuals and disease prevention.
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- N H Zawilla
- Occupational and Environmental Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt,
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Colombini A, Brayda-Bruno M, Lombardi G, Croiset SJ, Vrech V, Maione V, Banfi G, Cauci S. FokI polymorphism in the vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) and its association with lumbar spine pathologies in the Italian population: a case-control study. PLoS One 2014; 9:e97027. [PMID: 24810167 PMCID: PMC4014587 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0097027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2014] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Alterations in vitamin D homeostasis, mainly involving its nuclear receptor (VDR), could have a role in the pathophysiology of the spine. The association between VDR polymorphisms and spine disorders has been analyzed in different ethnic groups, focusing on the functional FokI polymorphism. However, so far, inconsistent findings were reported. The aims of this study were to evaluate, in the Italian white population, the VDR FokI polymorphism frequencies distribution in subjects with clearly defined lumbar spinal pathologies compared to asymptomatic controls and to analyze the interplay of genetic and conventional risk factors. Using a case-control design, 267 patients with spinal disorders and 220 asymptomatic controls were enrolled, evaluating their exposition to putative risk factors. Patients’ clinical assessment was performed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging. FokI polymorphism (rs2228570) was detected by PCR-RFLP. Genotypes were designated by a lowercase letter (f allele, T nucleotide) for the presence of the restriction site and by a capital letter (F allele, C nucleotide) for its absence. Family history, higher age and BMI, exposure to vibration, physical job demand, smoking habit and lower practice of leisure physical activity were associated with spinal disorders. The FF genotype and F allele represented approximately 2-fold risk factors to develop discopathies and/or osteochondrosis concomitant with disc herniation, while f allele was protective. In conclusion, the link we observed between VDR FokI variants and specific lumbar spine pathologies suggests that spinal tissue degeneration is influenced by the genetic background. Future studies should evaluate the signaling pathways involving alterations in VDR and influencing the development and/or progression of spine disorders.
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- Alessandra Colombini
- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology – Vertebral surgery III – Scoliosis, I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milano, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milano, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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Wu N, Chen J, Liu H, Zhao L, Liu S, Liu J, Su X, Wu W, Cong J, Qiu G, Wu Z. The involvement of ADAMTS-5 genetic polymorphisms in predisposition and diffusion tensor imaging alterations of lumbar disc degeneration. J Orthop Res 2014; 32:686-94. [PMID: 24415654 DOI: 10.1002/jor.22582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2013] [Accepted: 12/17/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Low back pain is a global health problem in which more than 40% is caused by lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (LDD). ADAMTS-5 (A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs-5) was shown to be involved in LDD by functional analyses. To identify whether there is an association between ADAMTS-5 and LDD, and what is the contribution of ADAMTS-5 genetic polymorphisms to MD (Mean diffusivity) changes in lumbar IVD (Intervertebral disc). We firstly genotyped selected ADAMTS-5 SNPs (Single nucleotide polymorphisms) in a Chinese Han population. After the primary analyses of allelic, genotypic, and haplotypic association, we performed SNP-SNP interaction analysis. We subsequently genotyped another 50 participants and acquired the corresponding MD values from individual lumbar IVDs. The association analysis between the genotypic groups divided by the above positive SNPs and the corresponding MD values were also performed. Significant associations were identified in rs151058, rs229052, and rs162502. None of the 2-SNP haplotypic analysis survived the 10,000 permutation test. The following interaction analysis demonstrated that rs151058 was strong associated with LDD when conditioning on rs162502. Significant difference of MD values between AA and G+ carriers was identified in rs162502. This is the first study indicating that the SNPs of ADAMTS-5 may contribute to predisposition of LDD. An interaction between rs151058 and rs229052 may exist in ADAMTS-5 with LDD. The rs162502 might be associated with altered MD values.
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- Nan Wu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No.1 Shuaifuyuan, Beijing, 100730, P.R. China
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Colombini A, Cauci S, Lombardi G, Lanteri P, Croiset S, Brayda-Bruno M, Banfi G. Relationship between vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) polymorphisms, vitamin D status, osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2013; 138:24-40. [PMID: 23500379 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2013.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2012] [Revised: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/01/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The vitamin D endocrine system is involved in bony and cartilaginous metabolisms and alterations in the homeostasis of this system could be associated to pathological conditions of cartilaginous tissue. In this context, the presence of polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor gene (VDR), in association with the susceptibility to common osteochondral diseases, was largely investigated. The aim of this review was to summarize data present in literature, analyzing the association of the VDR polymorphisms, vitamin D status and knee cartilage and intervertebral disc pathologies, trying to suggest links between the different specific pathologies analyzed. Concerning the association between VDR polymorphisms and cartilaginous tissue diseases, we found controversial reports. However, the great majority of papers reported an association with lumbar disc degeneration, whereas about half of the studies found an association with osteoarthritis. A further association between VDR polymorphisms (in linkage disequilibrium) and the presence of specific characteristics of these diseases, in particular the formation of osteophytes, was evidenced. Finally, the influence of vitamin D status on these pathologies was evaluated, trying to evidence the relation between the presence of particular genetic variants in the VDR and vitamin D levels or to show whether a particular vitamin D status could predispose to the development or progression of such diseases, however, no significant associations were found. In the future, given the role of vitamin D system in the cartilaginous tissue metabolism, it could be interesting to perform functional and tissue specific studies to analyze the interplay between the different VDR variants and its ligand.
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- Alessandra Colombini
- Laboratory of Experimental Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milano, Italy.
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Lee CH, Cho JH, Hyun SJ, Yoon SH, Kim KJ, Kim HJ. Symptomatic gas-containing herniated disc with the vacuum phenomenon: mechanism and treatment. Case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo) 2013; 52:106-8. [PMID: 22362295 DOI: 10.2176/nmc.52.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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A 76-year-old woman presented with an extremely rare case of symptomatic gas-containing disc herniation manifesting as left posterolateral thigh pain and ankle dorsiflexion motor weakness. The diagnosis was L3-4 vacuum disc associated with epidural pneumorrhachis. The patient underwent partial hemilaminectomy and cyst incision. After incising the cyst, the thecal sac and root were decompressed sufficiently. Vacuum disc is a common phenomenon in the elderly rarely associated with pneumorrhachis and is usually asymptomatic. Symptomatic epidural gas-containing herniated discs with the vacuum phenomenon are very rare. Gas aspiration should be considered, but excision of the gas-containing herniated disc should be performed in patients with neurological deficits, frequent recurrence, or difficult location to approach.
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- Chang-Hyun Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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STUDY DESIGN An analysis and differential diagnosis of bony alterations in the lower lumbar vertebrae of a Homo erectus boy skeleton. OBJECTIVE To analyze low back problems during early human evolution. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Back problems in modern humans are often attributed to our upright, bipedal locomotion that is thought to place huge mechanical stresses on the vertebral column. However, little is known of this situation during the course of human evolution. METHODS We analyzed the lower lumbar spine of the most complete early hominid skeleton, the 1.5-million-year-old Homo erectus boy KNM-WT 15000 from Nariokotome, Kenya, who died at an age of approximately 8 years. We use bony alterations as indirect evidence for disc disease in the absence of soft tissue. RESULTS We describe an extensive osteophytic anterior curved remodeling of the left superior articular process of L5 and formation of a new joint at the underside of the left pedicle of L4. This indicates collisional facet joint subluxation, most likely as the result of juvenile traumatic disc herniation. CONCLUSIONS This indirect evidence of possible juvenile disc herniation in a Homo erectus boy skeleton represents the earliest known case of this typical human ailment that is intricately linked to upright bipedalism. The extensive bony remodeling of the articular processes of L4 and L5 suggests that the disc herniation occurred several months before his death. Disabling backache and recurrent sciatica might have, at least, temporarily restricted his daily activities, which indicates advanced social care and nursing in early Homo. We hypothesize that the early Homo intervertebral discs were more vulnerable to injury compared with modern humans because of a relatively small vertebral cross-sectional area.
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Eskola PJ, Lemmelä S, Kjaer P, Solovieva S, Männikkö M, Tommerup N, Lind-Thomsen A, Husgafvel-Pursiainen K, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Samartzis D, Karppinen J. Genetic association studies in lumbar disc degeneration: a systematic review. PLoS One 2012. [PMID: 23185509 PMCID: PMC3503778 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0049995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Objective Low back pain is associated with lumbar disc degeneration, which is mainly due to genetic predisposition. The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review to evaluate genetic association studies in lumbar disc degeneration as defined on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in humans. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process, SCOPUS, ISI Web of Science, The Genetic Association Database and The Human Genome Epidemiology Network for information published between 1990–2011 addressing genes and lumbar disc degeneration. Two investigators independently identified studies to determine inclusion, after which they performed data extraction and analysis. The level of cumulative genetic association evidence was analyzed according to The HuGENet Working Group guidelines. Results Fifty-two studies were included for review. Forty-eight studies reported at least one positive association between a genetic marker and lumbar disc degeneration. The phenotype definition of lumbar disc degeneration was highly variable between the studies and replications were inconsistent. Most of the associations presented with a weak level of evidence. The level of evidence was moderate for ASPN (D-repeat), COL11A1 (rs1676486), GDF5 (rs143383), SKT (rs16924573), THBS2 (rs9406328) and MMP9 (rs17576). Conclusions Based on this first extensive systematic review on the topic, the credibility of reported genetic associations is mostly weak. Clear definition of lumbar disc degeneration phenotypes and large population-based cohorts are needed. An international consortium is needed to standardize genetic association studies in relation to disc degeneration.
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- Pasi J Eskola
- Oulu Center for Cell - Matrix Research, Biocenter and Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Rathod TN, Chandanwale AS, Gujrathi S, Patil V, Chavan SA, Shah MN. Association between single nucleotide polymorphism in collagen IX and intervertebral disc disease in the Indian population. Indian J Orthop 2012; 46:420-6. [PMID: 22912517 PMCID: PMC3421932 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.97261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Symptomatic intervertebral disc degeneration is being recently reported in younger population, questions the basis of its degenerative etiology. Latest evidences show that genetics play a significant role. Collagen IX, an important constituent of disc, is found to be altered in genetically predisposed individuals. Mutations have been reported in COL9A2 and COL9A3 genes, which encode Collagen IX, in Finnish and various other populations. The purpose of the present study is to test the significance of these genes in the Indian population. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred proven cases of intervertebral disc disease (IDD) of various regions of spine were selected for the study, along with matched controls. They were tested for the above mentioned alleles by allelic discrimination method with real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) study after isolation of DNA from blood sample. Each blood sample was classified into one of the three types - homozygous, heterozygous, and wild (normal) type allele - separately for COL9A2 and COL9A3 genes. RESULTS Homozygosity for COL9A2 allelic variation was associated with 100% occurrence of the disease. Heterozygous allele of COL9A2 was significantly higher in the study group (42%) as compared to the control group (17%). In contrast, allelic variation in COL9A3 gene was found to have no significant correlation with disc disease. There was no single patient with homozygous allelic variation for COL9A3, suggesting predominance of COL9A2 variation in the Indian population. CONCLUSION This candidate gene strategy approach adds considerably to our knowledge of genetic makeup of Indian populations in relation with disc disease. This study highlights importance of COL9A2 gene variation especially of homozygous variety in contrast to COL9A3 variation in causing disc disease in Indian population.
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- Tushar N Rathod
- Department of Orthopaedics, Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Tushar N Rathod, Flat No. 704, Building no. H7, Gulmohar Hsg. Soc., Pratiksha Nagar, Sion (East), Mumbai 400 022, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medicine, Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India
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- Student, Grant Medical College, Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, India
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Kim DK, Oh CH, Lee MS, Yoon SH, Park HC, Park CO. Prevalence of Lumbar Disc Herniation in Adolescent Males in Seoul, Korea: Prevalence of Adolescent LDH in Seoul, Korea. KOREAN JOURNAL OF SPINE 2011; 8:261-6. [PMID: 26064143 PMCID: PMC4461737 DOI: 10.14245/kjs.2011.8.4.261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2011] [Revised: 09/25/2011] [Accepted: 10/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The authors surveyed the prevalence and the clinical character of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) in Korean male adolescents, and the usefulness of current conscription criteria. METHODS The data of 39,673 nineteen-year-old males that underwent a conscription examination at the Seoul Regional Korean Military Manpower Administration (MMA) from October 2010 to May 2011 were investigated. For those diagnosed as having lumbar disc herniation, prevalences, subject characteristics, herniation severities, levels of herniation, and modified Korean Oswestry low back pain disability scores by MMA physical grade were evaluated. The analysis was performed using medical certificates, medical records, medical images, and electromyographic and radiologic findings. RESULTS The prevalence of adolescent LDH was 0.60%(237 of the 39,673 study subjects), and the prevalence of serious adolescent LDH with thecal sac compression or significant discogenic spinal stenosis was 0.28%(110 of the 39,673 study subjects). Of the 237 adolescent LDH cases, 105 (44.3%) were of single level LDH and 132 (55.7%) were of multiple level LDH, and the L4-5 level was the most severely and frequently affected. Oswestry back pain disability scores increased with herniation severity (p<0.01), and were well correlated with MMA grade. CONCLUSIONS In this large cohort of 19-year-old Korean males, the prevalence of adolescent LDH was 0.60% and the prevalence of serious adolescent LDH, which requires management, was relatively high at 0.28%. MMA physical grade was confirmed to be a useful measure of the disability caused by LDH.
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- Do-Keun Kim
- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
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- Seoul Regional Military Manpower Administration, Seoul, Korea
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- Seoul Regional Military Manpower Administration, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea
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Chan WCW, Sze KL, Samartzis D, Leung VYL, Chan D. Structure and biology of the intervertebral disk in health and disease. Orthop Clin North Am 2011; 42:447-64, vii. [PMID: 21944583 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2011.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The intervertebral disks along the spine provide motion and protection against mechanical loading. The 3 structural components, nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, and cartilage endplate, function as a synergistic unit, though each has its own role. The cells within each of these components have distinct origins in development and morphology, producing specific extracellular matrix proteins that are organized into unique architectures fit for intervertebral disk function. This article focuses on various aspects of intervertebral disk biology and disruptions that could lead to diseases such as intervertebral disk degeneration.
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- Department of Biochemistry, The University of Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Genetics of lumbar disk degeneration: technology, study designs, and risk factors. Orthop Clin North Am 2011; 42:479-86, vii. [PMID: 21944585 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2011.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Lumbar disk degeneration (LDD) is a common musculoskeletal condition. Genetic risk factors have been suggested to play a major role in its cause. This article reviews the main research strategies that have been used to study the genetics of LDD, and the genes that thus far have been identified to influence susceptibility to LDD. With the rapid progress in genomic technologies, further advances in the genetics of LDD are expected in the next few years.
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Contreras B, Schoenfeld B. To Crunch or Not to Crunch: An Evidence-Based Examination of Spinal Flexion Exercises, Their Potential Risks, and Their Applicability to Program Design. Strength Cond J 2011. [DOI: 10.1519/ssc.0b013e3182259d05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Rivinoja AE, Paananen MV, Taimela SP, Solovieva S, Okuloff A, Zitting P, Järvelin MR, Leino-Arjas P, Karppinen JI. Sports, smoking, and overweight during adolescence as predictors of sciatica in adulthood: a 28-year follow-up study of a birth cohort. Am J Epidemiol 2011; 173:890-7. [PMID: 21393341 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwq459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, and level of physical activity predict low back pain (LBP) and sciatica. The authors investigated whether participating in sports, smoking, and being overweight or obese at 14 years of age predicted hospitalizations due to LBP or sciatica in adulthood. In 1980, at the age of 14 years, a total of 11,399 members of the 1966 Northern Finland Birth Cohort returned the postal questionnaire. Patients from the 1966 Northern Finland Birth Cohort who were hospitalized because of LBP or sciatica were followed to the end of 2008 through the Finnish Hospital Discharge Register. Data were analyzed using Cox's proportional hazards multistate model with the Markov clock forward time scale. During follow-up, 119 females (2.7%) and 254 males (5.6%) had been hospitalized at least once because of LBP or sciatica. Among females, overweight was associated with an increased risk of second-time hospitalization for surgical treatment for sciatica (hazard ratio = 7.1, 95% confidence interval: 1.5, 34.4). Among males, smoking was associated with an increased risk of first-time nonsurgical hospitalization (hazard ratio = 1.8, 95% confidence interval: 1.2, 2.7) and second-time surgical hospitalization (hazard ratio = 3.2, 95% confidence interval: 1.2, 8.2). The authors found potentially modifiable risk factors in adolescence that predicted hospital treatments for low back disorders during adolescence and young adulthood.
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- Anni E Rivinoja
- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Aapistie 1, 90220 Oulu, Finland.
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Percutaneous intradiscal aspiration of a lumbar vacuum disc herniation: a case report. HSS J 2011; 7:89-93. [PMID: 22294964 PMCID: PMC3026103 DOI: 10.1007/s11420-010-9168-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2009] [Accepted: 05/13/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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We report a case of an 83-year-old gentleman presenting with acute low back pain and radicular left lower extremity pain after golfing. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine revealed a low-signal-density lesion compressing the L5 nerve. A computed tomography scan was then ordered, confirming an extra-foraminal disc protrusion at the L5-S1 level, containing a focus of gas that was compressing the left L5 nerve root and communicating with the vacuum disc at L5-S1. After a failed left L5 transforaminal epidural steroid injection, the patient was brought back for a percutaneous intradiscal aspiration of the vacuum disc gas. This resulted in immediate relief for the patient. A follow-up MRI performed 2 months after the procedure found an approximate 25% reduction in the size of the vacuum disc herniation. Six months after the procedure, the patient remains free of radicular pain. This case report suggests that a percutaneous aspiration of gas from a vacuum disc herniation may assist in the treatment of radicular pain.
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Woods BI, Sowa G, Vo N, Kang JD. A Change in Strategy: The Use of Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering to Augment the Course of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1053/j.oto.2009.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Yuan HY, Tang Y, Liang YX, Lei L, Xiao GB, Wang S, Xia ZL. Matrix metalloproteinase-3 and vitamin d receptor genetic polymorphisms, and their interactions with occupational exposure in lumbar disc degeneration. J Occup Health 2009; 52:23-30. [PMID: 20009418 DOI: 10.1539/joh.l8149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the occupational and genetic risk factors inducing lumbar disc degeneration in a Chinese population, and to explore their synergistic interactions. METHODS A case-control study involving 178 low back pain patients with lumbar disc degeneration and 284 controls was carried out. Five types of work-related factors were investigated using questionnaires. Polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragments length polymorphism was used to detect the polymorphisms of MMP-3 (matrix metalloproteinase-3)(rs731236), VDR-Taq (vitamin D receptor-Taq) and VDR-Apa (vitamin D receptor-Apa)(rs35068180). Rothman's synergy index was used to measure the synergistic interactions between gene polymorphisms and occupational risk factors. RESULTS Family history of lumbar disc diseases, back injury history, whole-body vibration, bending/twisting, heavy physical workload, age, mutation alleles 5A of MMP-3 and A of VDR-Apa were significantly associated with lumbar disc degeneration (OR=12.70, 11.79, 8.96, 5.46, 1.05, 1.96 and 1.70, respectively, p<0.05). Synergistic interactions existed between the mutation allele 5A of MMP-3 and whole-body vibration exposure, the mutation allele 5A of MMP-3 and bending/twisting, and the mutation allele A of VDR-Apa and bending/twisting (SI=13.27, 2.91, 2.35, respectively, p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that gene-occupation interaction might play a certain role in exaggerating lumbar disc degeneration. There is a possibility that subjects who carry mutation alleles 5A of MMP-3 and/or A of VDR-Apa are more vulnerable to lumbar disc degeneration when they are exposed to whole-body vibration and/or bending/twisting under ergonomic loads.
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- Han-Yan Yuan
- Department of Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Risk factors for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in Chinese population: a case-control study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2009; 34:E918-22. [PMID: 19940721 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181a3c2de] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A case-control study of 4180 subjects was carried. OBJECTIVE To explore the risk factors of lumbar disc herniation in China. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA In China, along with the economic development, people's living environment and working conditions have undergone some tremendous changes, such as the accelerating life pace and competition. In this situation, it is important to know whether the risk factors of lumbar disc herniation have changed or not. This case-control study, including the possible social and psychological factors based on the literature, attempted to search the new risk factor, therefore provide better prevention measures for lumbar disc herniation. METHODS A total of 2010 hospitalized patients, diagnosed with lumbar disc protrusion by CT and/or MRI were selected as cases. A total of 2070 people from communities and hospitals, without history of low back pain and sciatica, were selected as controls. All patients and controls were investigated for their family history, occupational characters' smoking status, working psychosocial factors, etc. The risk factors were analyzed by multiple nonconditional logistic regression method. RESULTS Family history (OR = 3.6) was the most important risk factor for lumbar disc protrusion in this study, followed by lumbar load (OR = 2.1), hard-working (OR = 1.8), and time urgency (OR = 1.1). Additionally, physical exercises (OR = 0.5) and bed characteristics (OR = 0.4) appeared to be the protective factors for lumbar disc protrusion. After stratified by age, family history (OR = 14.5), occupational character (OR = 5.2), and physical exercises (OR = 0.2) stronger association with lumbar disc protrusion was seen in subjects younger than 30 years. In subjects from 30 to 55 years, family history (OR = 5.1), lumbar load (OR = 1.91), hard-working (1.9), physical exercises (OR = 0.5), time urgency (OR = 1. 3), bed characteristics (OR = 0.4) were significantly important. In subjects older than 55 years, lumbar load (OR = 2.9) and bed characteristics (OR = 0.4) were closely related to lumbar disc protrusion. CONCLUSION Family history, lumbar load, hard-working, and time urgency are the major risk factors for lumbar disc herniation, and physical exercises and sleeping on the hard bed might be the protective factors.
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Kim YS, Park IJ, Rhyu KW, Lee SU, Jeong C. Surgical excision of the lumbar disc herniation in elementary school age. Asian Spine J 2009; 3:10-5. [PMID: 20404940 PMCID: PMC2852041 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2009.3.1.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2009] [Revised: 03/10/2009] [Accepted: 03/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN A retrospective study. PURPOSE To assess the radiological, clinical features and surgical outcomes of six patients of elementary school age with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE LDH is common in people in their fourth and fifth decades. However, the condition is extremely rare in children of elementary school age. Moreover, the clinical symptoms and treatments are different from those of adults. METHODS We reviewed a series of 6 patients under the age of 12 years, who underwent surgery for LDH at our institution between 1992-2002. Initially, all patients were treated conservatively. The indications for surgery were failure of conservative treatment for 3 months, intractable pain and/or progressive neurological impairment. RESULTS The surgical findings revealed a protruding disc in five cases and a ruptured disc in one. In addition, separation of the vertebral ring apophysis was observed in 3 cases. The symptoms had disappeared completely at the last follow-up. At the last follow-up, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association score was 10 points in 5 cases and 9 points in 1, and the Kirkaldy-Willis criteria was excellent in all patients. No intervertebral disc space narrowing was observed in any patient at last follow up. In addition, there were no degenerative changes in the vertebral endplate and facet joint. CONCLUSIONS Patients with symptoms that persist for more than 3 months or those with a progressive neurological deficit must be considered for surgical discectomy.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Holy Family Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon, Korea
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Choi YS. Pathophysiology of degenerative disc disease. Asian Spine J 2009; 3:39-44. [PMID: 20404946 PMCID: PMC2852042 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2009.3.1.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2009] [Revised: 03/30/2009] [Accepted: 04/28/2009] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The intervertebral disc is characterized by a tension-resisting annulus fibrosus and a compression-resisting nucleus pulposus composed largely of proteoglycan. The most important function of the annulus and nucleus is to provide mechanical stability to the disc. Degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine is a serious health problem. Although the three joint complex model of the degenerative process is widely accepted, the etiological basis of this degeneration is poorly understood. With the recent progress in molecular biology and modern biological techniques, there has been dramatic improvement in the understanding of aging and degenerative changes of the disc. Knowledge of the pathophysiology of the disc degeneration can help in the appropriate choice of treatment and to develop tissue engineering for biological restoration of degenerated discs.
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- Yong-Soo Choi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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Kalichman L, Hunter DJ. The genetics of intervertebral disc degeneration.Familial predisposition and heritability estimation. Joint Bone Spine 2008; 75:383-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2007.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2007] [Accepted: 11/21/2007] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional genotype-phenotype evaluation. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the genetic background to Modic changes in an occupational cohort. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Modic changes are vertebral endplate changes visible in magnetic resonance imaging. Twin studies suggest that intervertebral disc degeneration may be primarily explained by genetic factors, but no data exist on genetic factors of Modic changes. METHODS Thirteen variations in 8 genes (COL9A2, COL9A3, COL11A2, IL1A, IL1B, IL6, MMP3, and VDR) were genotyped in an occupational cohort of 159 male train engineers and 69 male paper mill workers. All the subjects were scanned by magnetic resonance imaging and evaluated for Modic changes. RESULTS Out of the 228 subjects, 128 (56%) were found to have Modic changes at one or more disc levels, exclusively of type I in 15%, of type II in 32%, and of both type I and type II in 10%. None of the single nucleotide polymorphisms was significantly associated with Modic changes when analyzed independently, but when gene-gene interactions were evaluated, interleukin-1A (IL1A) and matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP3) polymorphisms together were associated with type II Modic changes (OR = 3.2, 95% CI = 1.2-8.5; P = 0.038), as was the IL1 gene cluster together with the MMP3 polymorphism (OR = 8.14, 95% CI = 1.72-38.44; P = 0.008). DISCUSSION This is the first study evaluating the role of genetic factors in relation to Modic changes. Genetic variations in the IL1 cluster and the MMP3 gene together were found to be significantly associated with type II Modic changes.
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This review article describes anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and treatment of intervertebral disc. The intervertebral discs lie between the vertebral bodies, linking them together. The components of the disc are nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus and cartilagenous end-plates. The blood supply to the disc is only to the cartilagenous end-plates. The nerve supply is basically through the sinovertebral nerve. Biochemically, the important constituents of the disc are collagen fibers, elastin fibers and aggrecan. As the disc ages, degeneration occurs, osmotic pressure is lost in the nucleus, dehydration occurs, and the disc loses its height. During these changes, nociceptive nuclear material tracks and leaks through the outer rim of the annulus. This is the main source of discogenic pain. While this is occurring, the degenerative disc, having lost its height, effects the structures close by, such as ligamentum flavum, facet joints, and the shape of the neural foramina. This is the main cause of spinal stenosis and radicular pain due to the disc degeneration in the aged populations. Diagnosis is done by a strict protocol and treatment options are described in this review. The rationale for new therapies are to substitute the biochemical constituents, or augment nucleus pulposus or regenerate cartilaginous end-plate or finally artificial disc implantation..
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- P Prithvi Raj
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA.
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Intervertebral disk herniation in pediatric patients is a rare but potentially disabling entity that is frequently difficult to diagnose. This article reviews the fundamentals of pediatric intervertebral disk herniation with the intention of presenting a rational and simple strategy for the evaluation and treatment of disk herniation in children, with specific emphasis on how it differs from adult disk disease in presentation, pathologic findings, and treatment options.
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- Jonathan R Slotkin
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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The sequelae of disk degeneration are among the leading causes of functional incapacity in both sexes and are a common source of chronic disability in the working years. Disk degeneration involves structural disruption and cell-mediated changes in composition. Mechanical, traumatic, nutritional, and genetic factors all may play a role in the cascade of disk degeneration, albeit to variable degree in different individuals. The presence of degenerative change is by no means an indicator of symptoms, and there is a very high prevalence in asymptomatic individuals. The etiology of pain as the symptom of degenerative disease is complex and appears to be a combination of mechanical deformation and the presence of inflammatory mediators. The role of imaging is to provide accurate morphologic information and influence therapeutic decision making. A necessary component, which connects these two purposes, is accurate natural history data. Understanding the relationship of etiologic factors, the morphologic alterations, which can be characterized with imaging, and the mechanisms of pain production and their interactions in the production of symptoms will require more accurate and reproducible stratification of patient cohorts.
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- Michael T Modic
- Division of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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Stafford MA, Peng P, Hill DA. Sciatica: a review of history, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and the role of epidural steroid injection in management. Br J Anaesth 2007; 99:461-73. [PMID: 17704089 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aem238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Radicular pain in the distribution of the sciatic nerve, resulting from herniation of one or more lumbar intervertebral discs, is a frequent and often debilitating event. The lifetime incidence of this condition is estimated to be between 13% and 40%. Fortunately, the majority of cases resolve spontaneously with simple analgesia and physiotherapy. However, the condition has the potential to become chronic and intractable, with major socio-economic implications. This review discusses the history, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and natural history of sciatica. A Medline search was performed to obtain the published literature on the sciatica, between 1966 and 2006. Hand searches of relevant journals were also performed. Epidemiological factors found to influence incidence of sciatica included increasing height, age, genetic predisposition, walking, jogging (if a previous history of sciatica), and particular physical occupations, including driving. The influence of herniated nucleus pulposus and the probable cytokine-mediated inflammatory response in lumbar and sacral nerve roots is discussed. An abnormal immune response and possible mechanical factors are also proposed as factors that may mediate pain. The ongoing issue of the role of epidural steroid injection in the treatment of this condition is also discussed, as well as potential hazards of this procedure and the direction that future research should take.
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- M A Stafford
- Department of Anaesthesia, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT16 1RH, Ireland
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Mukerji N, Sinar EJ. Identical twins with cervical myelopathy: a case for hereditary cervical spondylosis? Report of two cases and review of the literature. J Neurosurg Spine 2007; 6:344-9. [PMID: 17436924 DOI: 10.3171/spi.2007.6.4.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Although degenerative cervical spondylosis is a common neurosurgical problem, not much has been published about the hereditary factors responsible for it. The authors report on a set of identical twins who presented to their service at a relatively young age with myelopathy due to degenerative cervical disc prolapse and who needed surgery. The early age of presentation and the fact that the patients were identical twins suggest a genetic element. The authors also review the available literature on the genetic factors in the causation of degenerative cervical spondylosis. To the best of their knowledge this is the first reported instance of identical twins with cervical myelopathy at a young age needing curative surgery.
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- Nitin Mukerji
- Department of Neurosurgery, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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Virtanen IM, Noponen N, Barral S, Karppinen J, Li H, Vuoristo M, Niinimäki J, Ott J, Ala-Kokko L, Männikkö M. Putative susceptibility locus on chromosome 21q for lumbar disc disease (LDD) in the Finnish population. J Bone Miner Res 2007; 22:701-7. [PMID: 17266399 DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.070123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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UNLABELLED In the first linkage study on LDD, a common musculoskeletal disorder, a genome-wide scan was performed on 14 Finnish families. The analysis resulted in identification of a putative susceptibility locus for the disease on chromosome 21. INTRODUCTION Lumbar disc disease (LDD) is a common musculoskeletal disorder that affects approximately 5% of the adult population. Several predisposing genetic and environmental risk factors have been identified for symptomatic LDD (i.e., symptomatic disc herniation and/or sciatic pain), but thus far, no common cause has been identified. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical history data were collected from 186 members of 14 Finnish families with LDD. RESULTS A genome-wide scan resulted in 10 chromosomal regions providing LOD scores >1, and in fine mapping, maximum two-point LOD scores of 2.71, 2.36, and 2.04 were obtained for chromosomes 21 (D21S1257), 4 (D4S399), and 6 (D6S294), respectively. A second fine mapping confirmed the susceptibility of chromosome 21 with a two-point LOD score of 2.06 (D21S1922). In addition, a significant association between LDD and SNP rs716195 was observed (p<0.001), and case-control analysis revealed pointwise significant differences with several markers. Interestingly, the locus for another spinal disorder, ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), has been mapped to chromosome 21q, partially overlapping with our candidate region. Two candidate genes with aggrecanase activity, ADAMTS-1 and ADAMTS-5, were analyzed in the region, suggesting linkage, leading to the identification of 13 sequence variations. None of the variations were disease-causing, however, because they were observed equally in affected and healthy individuals. CONCLUSIONS We report here on the first putative susceptibility locus for LDD in the Finnish population. The candidate region on chromosome 21q spans >5.5 cM and contains several interesting genes for further analysis.
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- Iita M Virtanen
- Collagen Research Unit, Biocenter and Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Virtanen IM, Karppinen J, Taimela S, Ott J, Barral S, Kaikkonen K, Heikkilä O, Mutanen P, Noponen N, Männikkö M, Tervonen O, Natri A, Ala-Kokko L. Occupational and genetic risk factors associated with intervertebral disc disease. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2007; 32:1129-34. [PMID: 17471097 DOI: 10.1097/01.brs.0000261473.03274.5c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional epidemiologic study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the interaction between known genetic risk factors and whole-body vibration for symptomatic intervertebral disc disease (IDD) in an occupational sample. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Risk factors of IDD include, among others, whole-body vibration and heredity. In this study, the importance of a set of known genetic risk factors and whole-body vibration was evaluated in an occupational sample of train engineers and sedentary controls. METHODS Eleven variations in 8 genes (COL9A2, COL9A3, COL11A2, IL1A, IL1B, IL6, MMP-3, and VDR) were genotyped in 150 male train engineers with an average of 21-year exposure to whole-body vibration and 61 male paper mill workers with no exposure to vibration. Subjects were classified into IDD-phenotype and asymptomatic groups, based on the latent class analysis. RESULTS The number of individuals belonging to the IDD-phenotype was significantly higher among train engineers (42% of train engineers vs. 17.5% of sedentary workers; P = 0.005). IL1A -889T allele represented a significant risk factor for the IDD-phenotype both in the single marker allelic association test (P = 0.043) and in the logistic regression analysis (P = 0.01). None of the other allele markers was significantly associated with symptoms when analyzed independently. However, for all the SNP markers considered, whole-body vibration represents a nominally significant risk factor. CONCLUSION The results suggest that whole-body vibration is a risk factor for symptomatic IDD. Moreover, whole-body vibration had an additive effect with genetic risk factors increasing the likelihood of belonging to the IDD-phenotype group. Of the independent genetic markers, IL1A -889T allele had strongest association with IDD-phenotype.
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- Iita M Virtanen
- Collagen Research Unit, Biocenter and Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Paesold G, Nerlich AG, Boos N. Biological treatment strategies for disc degeneration: potentials and shortcomings. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2007; 16:447-68. [PMID: 16983559 PMCID: PMC2229827 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-006-0220-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2006] [Revised: 07/14/2006] [Accepted: 08/15/2006] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Recent advances in molecular biology, cell biology and material sciences have opened a new emerging field of techniques for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. These new treatment modalities aim for biological repair of the affected tissues by introducing cell-based tissue replacements, genetic modifications of resident cells or a combination thereof. So far, these techniques have been successfully applied to various tissues such as bone and cartilage. However, application of these treatment modalities to cure intervertebral disc degeneration is in its very early stages and mostly limited to experimental studies in vitro or in animal studies. We will discuss the potential and possible shortcomings of current approaches to biologically cure disc degeneration by gene therapy or tissue engineering. Despite the increasing number of studies examining the therapeutic potential of biological treatment strategies, a practicable solution to routinely cure disc degeneration might not be available in the near future. However, knowledge gained from these attempts might be applied in a foreseeable future to cure the low back pain that often accompanies disc degeneration and therefore be beneficial for the patient.
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- Günther Paesold
- Centre for Spinal Surgery, University of Zürich, Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Michael T Modic
- Divison of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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The authors have retrospectively studied the trends in etiology, symptoms, and rate of recurrence for adolescents with disk herniations to determine the age at onset of symptoms, mechanism of injury, familial history, pattern of symptoms, level of herniation, method of treatment, and rate of recurrence. The review revealed a higher incidence of adolescent lumbar disk herniations in female patients and a higher percentage of patients with a family history than previously reported. Leg pain continues to be the primary presenting symptom in this group of patients and is often not recognized as the radicular pain of a herniated disk by the primary care physician. This reflects a lack of understanding of the relationship of the presenting symptoms to the pathology of the herniated nucleus pulposus, causing a delay in referral to the spine specialist.
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- John Frino
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Seki S, Kawaguchi Y, Mori M, Mio F, Chiba K, Mikami Y, Tsunoda T, Kubo T, Toyama Y, Kimura T, Ikegawa S. Association study of COL9A2 with lumbar disc disease in the Japanese population. J Hum Genet 2006; 51:1063-1067. [PMID: 17024315 DOI: 10.1007/s10038-006-0062-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2006] [Accepted: 08/28/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Lumbar disc disease (LDD) is a common musculo-skeletal disease with strong genetic determinants. In a Finnish population, a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) causing an amino-acid substitution (Trp2 allele) in COL9A2, which encodes the alpha2 (IX) chain of type IX collagen, has been reported to associate with LDD. However, replication studies in different populations have produced controversial results. To further investigate the association of COL9A2 with LDD in Japanese, we examined SNPs in COL9A2, including Trp2, in 470 LDD patients (mean age 35) along with 658 controls (mean age 48). We identified a total of 43 sequence variations in COL9A2. Nine SNPs, including Trp2, were selected and genotyped. After Bonferroni's correction, none of these SNPs showed association. Unlike observations in the Finnish population, Trp2 was common in Japanese, and no association with LDD was apparent. However, we did see association of a COL9A2 specific haplotype with LDD (P=0.025; permutation test); this association is more significant in patients with severe lumbar disc degeneration (P=0.011). Thus, the association of Trp2 with LDD was not replicated, but COL9A2 susceptibility allele(s) other than Trp2 may be present in Japanese LDD.
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- Shoji Seki
- Laboratory for Bone and Joint Diseases, SNP Research Center, RIKEN, 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Laboratory for Bone and Joint Diseases, SNP Research Center, RIKEN, 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory for Bone and Joint Diseases, SNP Research Center, RIKEN, 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Laboratory for Medical Informatics, SNP Research Center, RIKEN, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Laboratory for Bone and Joint Diseases, SNP Research Center, RIKEN, 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-8639, Japan.
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