A review of degenerative changes in the intervertebral disc

추간원판의 퇴행성 변화에 관한 고찰

  • Kim Seung-hwan (Major in Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Daegu University) ;
  • Park Rae-Joon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 김승환 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료) ;
  • 박래준 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2003.06.01

Abstract

The intervertebral disc is a cartilaginous structure that resembles articular cartilage in its biochemistry, but morphologically it is clearly different. It shows degenerative and ageing changes earlier than does any other connective tissue in the body, It is believed to be important clinically because there is an association of disc degeneration with back pain. Degenerative changes in the intervertebral disc are thought to develop as aging, mechanical stress and metabolic factors. Genetic factors may also play a part in the onset or progress of the degenerative process. They, together with environmental factors, may act as determinants of the structural characteristics of the intervertebral disc and produce a tendency to generation, In this short review we outline the morphplogy and biochemistry of normal intervertebral disc and the changes that arise during degeneration. Therefore this study will review degeneration of intervertebral disc, so we will have knowledge about low back pain associated with degenerative change in the intervertebral disc.

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