Introducing a new risk factor for lumbar disc herniation in females : vertical angle of the sacral curvature

• Published in: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Vol. 52; no. 5; pp. 447 - 451
• Main Authors: Kanat, Ayhan, Yazar, Ugur, Kazdal, Hizir, Sonmez, Osman Fikret
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Neurosurgical Society 01.11.2012; 대한신경외과학회
• Subjects: Clinical; 신경외과학; Vertical angle of the sacral curvature; Females; Lumbar disc herniation; Risk factor

To characterize the importance of the vertical angle of the sacral curvature (VASC) in lumbar disc herniations. Morphological data derived from lumbar sagittal MRI imaging. The statistical significance of the findings are discussed. The angles of 60 female patients with lumbar disc herniations (LDH)...