Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnoses in the Lumbar Spine of Adults With Low Back Pain in south West, Nigeria

Adeyinka, A O; Omidiji, Olubukola

doi:10.4314/wajr.v18i1.71031

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“…Low back pain (LBP) is defined as pain, stiffness, or discomfort that lasts for at least one day localized at the lumbosacral region or, more specifically, in the area on the posterior aspect of the body from the lower margin of the 12 th ribs to the lower gluteal fold with or without leg pain (Adeyinka & Omidiji, 2011). It is one of the most common causes of seeking a physician, the second cause of sick leave (Vrbanic, 2011), and therefore is a huge medical burden and economic cost (Hartyigsen et al, 2018).…”

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Patients with Low Back Pains and its Associations with Demographic Variables and Body Mass Index in Onitsha Nigeria

Ogolodom

Ugwuanyi

Onwuka

et al. 2022

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Background: Low back pain (LBP) is arguably the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition found among both developed and developing nations. This study was designed to evaluate the MRI findings in patients with LBP and its association with the patients' age, gender, and anthropometric variables in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study carried out from June 2021 to August 2021 at the MRI unit of the radiology department of a private diagnostic center in Onitsha Anambra state, Nigeria. A total of 76 MRI reports were selected based on the inclusion criteria of this study, which include reports with LBP clinical indication, radiological findings, and complete patient demographic (age and gender) and anthropometry (weight and height) variables. Results: The majority 42 (53.3%), were males when compared with their female counterparts 34 (44.7%). A greater number, 22(28.9%) of the patients were within the age bracket of 51-60 years, and the least 2(2.6%) were within the age group of 21-30 years. Most 29(38.12%) of the patients had degenerative disc disease, and the least 2(2.63%) had osteoporosis. Conclusion: Male preponderance was noted in this study and majority of the case was seen in people within the sixth decade of life. Degenerative disc disease was the most common pathological entity identified in those presented for MRI due to LBP in our setting. There was a statistically significant mean difference in the MRI findings by age. There was no statistically significant mean difference in the MRI findings by gender.

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“…Low back pain can affect anyone, even children, and about 60% -80% of all adults experience LBP sometime in their life (Adeyinka & Omidiji, 2011). According to a synthetic literature review, it was demonstrated that females had a higher prevalence of LBP across all age groups.…”

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confidence: 99%