Etiology for Degenerative Disc Disease

Publication date: September 2016 Source:Chinese Medical Sciences Journal, Volume 31, Issue 3 Author(s): Dhungana Hemanta, Xiao-xing Jiang, Zhen-zhou Feng, Zi-xian Chen, Yuan-wu Cao Abstract Degenerative disc disease is a multifaceted progressive irreversible condition and an inevitable part of aging, which has been found to be a contributing factor for low back pain and might cause radiculopathy, myelopathy, spinal stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, and herniations. Its etiology is complex and multifactorial. Although genetics influence more dominant, the occupational and mechanical influences still persist as a major risk factor. This review emphasizes up-to-date knowledge regarding etiology of disc degeneration with special consideration on occupational, lifestyle factors, and genetic polymorphisms.

Source: Chinese Medical Sciences Journal - October 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research