Link Between Lumbar Modic Changes and Low Back Symptoms
Link Between Lumbar Modic Changes and Low Back Symptoms
In this 2-year follow-up study, we found a significant positive association between the change in the extent of M1 and change in ODI. We also found a positive association between the change in the extent of M1 and LBP intensity, which, however, became non-significant after the adjustments. These results lend support to the hypothesis that LBP patients with M1 represent a specific subgroup of patients with LBP.
Conclusions
In this 2-year follow-up study, we found a significant positive association between the change in the extent of M1 and change in ODI. We also found a positive association between the change in the extent of M1 and LBP intensity, which, however, became non-significant after the adjustments. These results lend support to the hypothesis that LBP patients with M1 represent a specific subgroup of patients with LBP.
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