Kelsey J L, White A A
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1980 Mar-Apr;5(2):133-42. doi: 10.1097/00007632-198003000-00007.
Disorders of the lumbar spine are among the most common medical problems in western countries, affecting up to 80% of people at some time during their lives. The epidemiology and impact of six specific disorders of the lumbar spine are reviewed. These include prolapsed discs, disc degeneration, osteoarthrosis of the apophyseal joints, fractures and dislocations of vertebrae, osteoporosis, and spondylolisthesis. Various mechanical factors contribute to the causation of most of these disorders, but other underlying pathologic mechanisms are important as well. In light of the great impact of these conditions on society and on individuals, it is concluded that there is a considerable need for a greater allocation of resources for improvement in methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
腰椎疾病是西方国家最常见的医学问题之一，在人们一生中的某些时候，高达80%的人会受到影响。本文综述了六种特定腰椎疾病的流行病学及影响。这些疾病包括椎间盘突出、椎间盘退变、小关节骨关节炎、椎体骨折与脱位、骨质疏松症以及腰椎滑脱。多种机械因素促成了这些疾病中大多数的病因，但其他潜在的病理机制也很重要。鉴于这些病症对社会和个人的巨大影响，得出的结论是相当需要更多地分配资源，以改进预防、诊断和治疗方法。
