The distribution, determinants, and clinical correlates of vertebral osteophytosis: a population based survey.

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OBJECTIVE: Vertebral osteophytes are a characteristic feature of intervertebral disc degeneration. There are, however, few population data concerning the occurrence of and clinico-biological correlates of vertebral osteophytes in both the dorsal and lumbar spine. Our purpose was to determine the frequency and distribution of anterior osteophytes in the thoracic and lumbar spine, and their relationship with both various putative risk factors, including physical activity and obesity, and self-r...

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Authors: O'Neill, T; McCloskey, E; Kanis, J; Bhalla, A; Reeve, J

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of rheumatology
• Volume: 26
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 842-848
• Publication date: 1999-04-01
• ISSN: 0315-162X
• Language: English
• Keywords: Spinal Osteophytosis; Risk Factors; Lumbar Vertebrae; Thoracic Vertebrae; Sex Distribution; Aged; Humans; Great Britain; Female; Multicenter Studies as Topic; Male; Exercise; Back Pain; Middle Aged