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Baastrup’s disease is a disease in which the spinous processes come into contact with each other, and when they move, they rub against each other, causing pain. In other words, it is a spine disorder in the cervical and lumbar spine. This causes discomfort with the extension of the appendages, which ultimately leads to degenerative states and a significant worsening of the lumbar lordosis. Baastrup’s disease can be treated prophylactically or with surgery.
Symptoms of Baastrup’s disease
Degeneration of the spine under disease Baastrupa most often it appears at the level of the L4-L5 vertebrae. The elderly most often suffer from it. Choroba Baastrupa it does not occur separately but accompanies other conditions.
The contact of the spinous processes, colloquially known as “kissing spines”, is manifested by acute and chronic pain in the lumbar spine. As a result of the proceedings disease Baastrupa torso hypertrophy occurs.
What are the causes of Baastrup’s disease?
The main cause is that the spine is overactive. Moreover, an important role is played by anatomical predispositions, i.e. tendencies to the occurrence of too long spinous processes of the vertebrae. Sometimes choroba Baastrupa is the result of damage to the interspiral ligament. It is also influenced by progressive lordosis of the spine. Though it is also believed to have the correct causes disease Baastrupa are difficult to pin down.
How do I study Baastrup’s disease?
First of all, an X-ray of the spine is performed. The photo should show the characteristic of the disease Baastrupa thickening bone tissue within adjacent vertebrae. Additionally, the spine is checked with a forward bend. When leaning forward, the patient’s pain becomes less but increases as you straighten. Other tests included in the diagnosis disease Baastrupa These are: spondylosis of the lumbar spine, spondyloarthrosis of the spine, hernia of the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc, stenosis of the spinal canal.
Baastrup’s disease – can it be cured?
Treatment disease Baastrupa The most common method is two-fold: it is treated surgically and conservatively. However, surgery is in some way a necessity, that is, the patient is unable to function. During the procedures, bones are cut to improve their shape and length. Choroba Baastrupa causes the spinous processes to be shortened. Conservative treatment of this disease includes, among others: kinesiotaping – the use of specialized plasters that are glued to sore spots. This is called dynamic slicing using, among others muscle, fascial and ligament techniques; corticosteroid injections (to reduce pain), kinesiotherapy (treatment with exercise and movement to strengthen the back and abdomen), physical therapy (e.g. local heating of tissues).
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