PREDISPOSITION OF LUMBAR SPINE JOINTS TO OSTEOARTHRITIS AND DEGENERATIVE CHANGES ACCORDING TO CONSTITUTIONAL BODY TYPE
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Lumbar spine, osteoarthritis, degenerative changes, constitutional body type, facet joints, intervertebral discs, skeletal morphology, women’s health, musculoskeletal system, body compositionAbstract
This thesis investigates the influence of constitutional body type on the susceptibility of lumbar spine joints to osteoarthritis and degenerative changes in women. Women with endomorphic body types, characterized by higher body mass and broader skeletal proportions, were found to have increased facet joint width, reduced intervertebral disc height, and a higher prevalence of osteophytes, indicating greater risk for degenerative spinal changes. Mesomorphic women demonstrated intermediate morphometric and degenerative characteristics, while ectomorphic women exhibited narrower facet joints, taller intervertebral discs, and lower prevalence of osteophytes, suggesting relative protection against early degeneration. These findings underscore the importance of considering constitutional body type in preventive strategies, clinical assessment, and personalized interventions to maintain spinal health and reduce the risk of lumbar osteoarthritis in women.References
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