腰椎小关节骨性关节炎危险因素的研究进展

Risk factors of lumbar facet joints osteoarthritis

腰椎小关节骨性关节炎是导致下腰痛的常见病因。本文综述了腰椎小关节骨性关节炎的危险因素。通过对相关研究的综合和分析,笔者认为:年龄大于50岁、男性或绝经后女性、偏向矢状面的腰椎小关节和腰椎间盘退变、L4、5节段是腰椎小关节骨性关节炎的危险因素。认识和理解腰椎小关节骨性关节炎的危险因素能对下腰痛的诊断和治疗提供帮助。

The lumbar facet joints osteoarthritis can be a potentially important source of low back pain. The risk factors of lumbar facet joints osteoarthritis has been systematic reviewed. Recent research shows that risk factors for lumbar facet joints os- teoarthritis include advanced age （ older than 50 years old）, male or post - menopause female, relatively more sagittal orienta- tion of the facet joints, a background of intervertebral disk degeneration and L4.5 spinal levels. An up - to - date knowledge of this subject can be helpful in diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.