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Papers: 25 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Basic Science


Human Studies, Molecular/Cellular, Neurobiology

PAIN TYPE:
Musculoskeletal Pain


2023 Mar 28


Eur Spine J


36976340

Are serum thyroid hormone, parathormone, calcium, and vitamin D levels associated with lumbar spine degeneration? A cross-sectional observational clinical study.

Authors

Ekşi MŞ, Orhun Ö, Demir YN, Kara M, Berikol G, Özcan-Ekşi EE

Abstract

Low back pain (LBP) impairs the quality of life and rises healthcare costs. The association of spine degeneration and LBP with metabolic disorders have been reported, previously. However, metabolic processes related with spine degeneration remained unclear. We aimed to analyze whether serum thyroid hormones, parathormone, calcium, and vitamin D levels were associated with lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD), Modic changes, and fatty infiltration in the paraspinal muscles.