Loss of Lumbar Lordosis
August 21st, 2017
Overview
Look For
- Marked straightening of the lumbar spine.
Significance
- The lumbar spine is normally lordosed, and loss of lordosis may result in pain and disability.
Causes of Loss of Lumbar Lordosis
- Age-related - osteoarthritis, disc degeneration
- Muscular weakness
- Spinal fusion
- Congenital abnormalities
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