Degenerative Lumber Spondylosis: An Educational Radiographs and Expert Therapeutic Recommendation

Abstract

Aamir Jalal Al-Mosawi

Background: Spondylosis or degenerative spondylosis which is also called spinal osteoarthritis osteoarthrosis is a disorder characterized by degeneration of the joints of the spine. Clinical the condition presents with low back pain of variable severity and the diagnosis is confirmed by X-ray. Patients And

Methods: A man who was born in 1967 presented with acute lumbago, lower back pain that was associated with restriction of movement because of pain.

Results: At about the age of 55 years, a diabetic and hypertensive presented with acute lumbago, lower back pain that was associated with restriction of movement because of pain. The pain occurred suddenly while standing and was not associated with lifting a weight. Physical examination revealed no neurologic deficit. Because of the sudden onset of the condition, and the association with painful mobility radiographs of the lower spine was performed and showed loss of the normal lordosis, marginal osteophytosis, subchondral sclerosis, and mild narrowing of the L4-L5 space. A radiologic diagnosis of degenerative spondylosis was made.

Conclusion: In the case of degenerative lumbar spondylosis presenting with acute lumbago, the current expert opinion recommends the addition of low dose baclofen to the analgesic-anti-inflammatory medication, based on the evidence provided by Migliorini et al and Dapas et al. Supplementation with collagen and hyaluronic acid is recommended for few months with aim of improving the degenerative process, based on the evidence provided by Giacomo Farì and his research group.

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