Downloads: 1 | Views: 84 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Case Studies | Medicine | Iraq | Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024 | Popularity: 4.7 / 10

Rate This Article!      

Risk Factors for Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation

Dr. Ammar Dheyaa Mousa, Ziad Shafeeq Al-Rawi

Abstract: Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common spinal disorder that involves rupture of the annulus fibrosus. We conducted a case - control study to investigate various risk factors for LDH in a sample of Iraqi patients aiming to identify better preventive measures for the condition; it included a total of 100 consecutive Iraqi patients who had symptoms and signs of LDH, confirmed by MRI. Other apparently age & sex - matched 100 healthy individuals were recruited to represent control group. Findings revealed: demographic factors associated with increase incidence of LDH include low educational level, high BMI, presence of family history of LDH, low physical activity and using of soft bed. As for work characteristics, manual working, long duration of work, working in bending or twisting posture, lifting heavy weights and the presence of occupational workload are risk factors for LDH. Engaging in hard work, working under time pressure, or under life stressors over a prolonged period of 1 to 10 years can contribute to the development of psychological factors that may predispose individuals to LDH. The presence of comorbidities especially hypertension and history of back trauma significantly contribute in commencing LDH.

Keywords: Risk Factors, Lumbar Disc Herniation, Case control study, Preventive measures

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024

Pages: 1560 - 1568

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241222232702

Make Sure to Disable the Pop-Up Blocker of Web Browser

Click to Cite this Article

Similar Articles