Prevalence of degenerative and spondyloarthritis-related magnetic resonance imaging findings in the spine and sacroiliac joints in patients with persistent low back pain

Abstract

• The location of vertebral endplate signal changes supports a mechanical aetiology. • Several sacroiliac joint findings were associated with female gender and pregnancy-related back pain. • Sacroiliac joint bone marrow oedema was frequent and age-associated, indicating a possible degenerative aetiology. • More knowledge of the clinical importance of sacroiliac joint MRI findings is needed.

The 1000 lumbar spine radiograph study

“…On the other hand, the other hand, a recent Danish study showed that all degenerative spinal findings were most frequent in men. This was explained by heavy work being more frequent among Danish men compared with women (Arnbak et al 2015). This current study demonstrated that spinal canal pathology was mostly prevalent in the 60-70-year age group.…”

“…Degenerative spinal disease tended to occur more common in males but there was no statistically significant difference. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference was noted between gender and fractures found on MRI post-lumbosacral spine X-ray 2 (1, n = 1000) = 4.64, p = 0.031, phi = -.068. Fractures found on MRI investigation occurred in male primary care patients.…”

“…The causes of low back pain can be challenging to differentiate because of the similarities in presentation (Arnbak et al 2015). Even though low back pain is one of the most prevalent disorders in primary care, very often, a definite diagnosis cannot be formulated early enough to either reassure the patient or to refer appropriately for non-conservative treatment options (Arnbak et al 2015, Keshtkaran et al 2012).…”

“…Even though low back pain is one of the most prevalent disorders in primary care, very often, a definite diagnosis cannot be formulated early enough to either reassure the patient or to refer appropriately for non-conservative treatment options (Arnbak et al 2015, Keshtkaran et al 2012). Moreover, there is a little consensus among the specialists about appropriate low back pain procedures (Keshtkaran et al 2012).…”

“…Therefore, more knowledge is required about the various causes of low back pain to improve its management (Arnbak et al 2016). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is being increasingly used in an attempt to optimize the diagnostic process for low back pain (Arnbak et al 2015, 2016, Keshtkaran et al 2012). The ultimate benefit of an MRI depends upon the choice of treatment option given the current clinical condition and increasingly the expectations of the patient.…”