The clinical assessment of transitional vertebrae and back pain
January 4, 2009 by admin
The clinical assessment of transitional vertebrae and back pain
This study examines the relationship between radiological evidence of lumbar transitional vertebrae (LTV) and the clinical presentation of low back pain (LBP). A retrospective review of 232 consecutive patients presenting at a specialist musculo-skeletal clinic with LBP was conducted. The medical chart for each patient was reviewed for: gender, birth date, symptoms, physical findings, imaging results, and medications prescribed. Subjects were recognized as having a lumbar transitional vertebra if it was noted on their x-ray report. The prevalence of LTV was 9.5 %. This study is consistent with previous research, indicating that the prevalence of LTV is not significantly higher amongst patients with LBP. However, this study also provides furthur detail about the clinical presentation …
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