Spine (Phila Pa 1976) November 2009 PMID 19841611

Dynamic bulging of intervertebral discs in the degenerative lumbar spine.

Jun Zou, Huilin Yang, Masashi Miyazaki, Yuichiro Morishita, Feng Wei, Scott McGovern, Jeffrey C Wang

Mentions

18
Peak: 8 in Oct 2021
across 3 sources since Oct 2021

Extended reach

61,629
potential audience

Total likes

304

Video views

10,829

Mentions per month

Oct 2021 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • YouTube5 videos
  • Facebook4 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions reflect curiosity about the study's findings and acknowledge existing beliefs, such as the assumption that spine flexion causes posterior disc migration, with statements like 'a truism' and calls to listen to patients rather than scans. Words like 'conflicting information' and questions about listening indicate skepticism and a need for further understanding, highlighting a neutral stance on agreement but recognition of the study's potential to influence clinical perspectives.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions are mixed, with some users recognizing the study's insights but also implying conflicting information or questioning assumptions, leading to a neutral agreement level.

InterestModerate interest

The topic appears moderately engaging, especially for those interested in spine health, but the overall enthusiasm is limited, showing curiosity rather than deep passion.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Comments include references to existing beliefs and opinions, but there is little in-depth analysis or detailed discussion, indicating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the study has some influence in challenging conventional ideas and prompting clinical thinking, but its overall impact on practice or perception is still uncertain.

Abstract in brief

  • This study uses a new MRI technique called kMRIBR to analyze how degenerative lumbar discs bulge differently depending on body position, such as bending forward or backward, in real-time, providing in vivo insights.
  • It found that disc bulging tends to increase with the severity of degeneration, especially in moderately degenerated discs (grades III and IV), and that more severe or severely degenerated discs may behave unpredictably under different postural loads, sometimes bulging posteriorly during extension.
  • Overall, the research highlights the importance of postural changes in understanding disc behavior and suggests that disc degeneration affects how discs respond to different body positions, which could influence treatment approaches for low back pain.]

Top posts

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Greg Lehman
@GregLehman · X

Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conflicting information https://t.co/aONq3DeD0U This study is a good example. Has anyone ever thought of listening to the person and not the scan :) ?

Oct 5, 2021 · 72 likes · 8 shares · 46,734 followers View post →
Stefan Schulz
@ErgoEye · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,112 followers View post →
Ina Diener
@InaDiener · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 904 followers View post →
MarkCroucher2
@MarkCroucher2 · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 635 followers View post →
Sean Gough
@AmbivalentHypoc · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 shares · 561 followers View post →
Koushik
@koushikphysio · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 519 followers View post →

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@LouKash6 · X

@jaimylepaquet @Mariammin https://t.co/cYprM0Lv6X Un parmis tant d'autres

Jan 10, 2025 · 63 followers View post →
Koushik
@koushikphysio · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 519 followers View post →
MarkCroucher2
@MarkCroucher2 · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 635 followers View post →
Ina Diener
@InaDiener · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 6, 2021 · 8 shares · 904 followers View post →
Keith Bartley
@keith_bartley · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 shares · 45 followers View post →
Sean Gough
@AmbivalentHypoc · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 shares · 561 followers View post →
painPRO Education
@PainproE · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 shares · 100 followers View post →
Stefan Schulz
@ErgoEye · X

RT @GregLehman: Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conf…

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 shares · 1,112 followers View post →
Greg Lehman
@GregLehman · X

Its a truism that spine flexion will cause posterior migration of the nucleus in "damaged" discs. But we see a lot of conflicting information https://t.co/aONq3DeD0U This study is a good example. Has anyone ever thought of listening to the person and not the scan :) ?

Oct 5, 2021 · 72 likes · 8 shares · 46,734 followers View post →