椎体生长终止后的脊柱侧弯。

Risser J C, Iqbal Q M, Nagata K

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1977 Mar;59(2):119-123.

A follow-up study of 34 cases shows that scoliosis after termination of vertebral growth is commonly a progressive condition. In the increase of scoliosis disc degeneration is the most important single factor. Further increase may result from lateral subluxation of the vertebra. Once disc degeneration is initiated further increase is inevitable. The results of the study also suggest that change in the disc is possibly more closely related to the nutritional and metabolic condition of the individual than to any other factor.

一项对34例患者的随访研究表明，椎体生长停止后的脊柱侧弯通常是一种进行性疾病。在脊柱侧弯加重过程中，椎间盘退变是最重要的单一因素。进一步加重可能是由于椎体的侧方半脱位所致。一旦开始出现椎间盘退变，进一步加重就不可避免。该研究结果还表明，椎间盘的变化可能与个体的营养和代谢状况比与任何其他因素的关系更为密切。