Serum Endothelin-1 Level Can Reflect the Degree of Lumbar Degeneration: A Cross-Sectional Study
Emine Yıldırım Uslu,
Arif Gülkesen,
Gurkan Akgol
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundEndothelin-1 (ET-1) is an agent closely associated with inflammation and has recently been recognized as a significant factor in degenerative processes. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between serum ET-1 level and radiological and clinical manifestations of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) pathologies.
MethodologyThe study was conducted with 50 healthy controls and 50 LDH patients. The pain level of the patients was analyzed with the Visual Analo… Show more
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