MRI T2-mapping of lumbar facet joints is effective for quantitative evaluation of lumbar instability in patients with degenerative lumbar disorders
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DOI: 10.1007/s00586-022-07119-9
Abstract: To analyze T2 relaxation times of the facet joint by MRI T2-mapping in patients with degenerative lumbar disorders (DLD), and to determine the correlation with lumbar instability in radiographs. We conducted a T2-mapping of the… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar facet; lumbar instability; lumbar; instability ... See more keywords
Diaphragm excursion and thickness in patients with chronic low back pain with and without lumbar instability
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-93761-4
Abstract: Diaphragm is crucial for respiration and plays a significant role in trunk stabilization, particularly during postural tasks. Several studies have focused primarily on trunk muscles in lumbar instability (LI) patients. However, the role of diaphragm… read more here.
Keywords: diaphragm excursion; diaphragm thickness; diaphragm; thickness ... See more keywords
MRI findings of lumbar spine instability in degenerative spondylolisthesis
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499017718907
Abstract: Purpose: To find out the factors suggesting lumbar segmental instability in patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) on conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods: Ninety-four patients with DS who underwent decompression surgery with or without fusion… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar instability; facet joints; degenerative spondylolisthesis; facet ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Thai People with Lumbar Instability and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s381270
Abstract: Background Lumbar instability has been extensively reported; however, the risk factors for lumbar instability remain poorly defined, and understanding this condition better would help health professionals and their patients. Proposal To determine the prevalence of… read more here.
Keywords: associated lumbar; associated factors; lumbar instability; instability ... See more keywords
The 3-kilogram weight-lifting flexion radiograph: a new diagnostic method for segmental sagittal lumbar instability: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.31616/asj.2025.0065
Abstract: Study Design A cross-sectional study. Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic performance of a novel 3-kg weight-lifting flexion radiograph for detecting lumbar instability. Overview of Literature Conventional flexion-extension radiographs have limited sensitivity for detecting lumbar instability,… read more here.
Keywords: lifting flexion; flexion radiograph; lumbar instability; flexion ... See more keywords
Validity of a Screening Tool for Patients with a Sub-Threshold Level of Lumbar Instability: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182212151
Abstract: Lumbar instability (LI) comprises one subgroup of those with chronic low back pain (CLBP); it indicates the impairment of at least one of the spinal stabilizing systems, and radiographic criteria of translation and rotation are… read more here.
Keywords: screening tool; validity; lumbar instability; tool ... See more keywords