Sokan–Adeaga Micheal Ayodeji,Sokan-Adeaga Eniola Deborah,Sokan-Adeaga Adewale Allen
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2016
Pages:
24-38
Received:
24 September 2016
Accepted:
21 November 2016
Published:
12 December 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijnpt.20160204.11
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Abstract: The lumbar spine consists of a series of five building blocks called vertebra, which lies between the thorax and sacrum. Degenerative change of the lumbar spine is a physiological response of the body occurring during the life of an adult. Many of these changes may be asymptomatic and this sometimes makes it difficult to detect the origin of pain. Hence, this paper presented a systematic review of the lumbar spine in the context of gross anatomy, variants, radiographic, pathophysiology and management. This review reported that the lumbar spines are remarkably strong vertebrae with highly flexible tendon, large muscles, and sensitive nerves which help to protect the spinal cord and bear the burden of the body weight. Also, it reported that the major common pathology and anomalies associated with the lumbar spines are Herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP), Radiculopathy, Spondylolisthesis and lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LSTV). Conclusively, it emphasized that although several modern techniques exist in the management of various lumbar spine pathologies, but the most reliable and safe procedure is fusion of the spine. It further recommends that prevention strategies such as healthy dietary lifestyles, reducing physical workload at workplace and public health surveillance may help to reduce the incidence of lumbar spine problems.Abstract: The lumbar spine consists of a series of five building blocks called vertebra, which lies between the thorax and sacrum. Degenerative change of the lumbar spine is a physiological response of the body occurring during the life of an adult. Many of these changes may be asymptomatic and this sometimes makes it difficult to detect the origin of pain. ...Show More
