Extended report: Lumbar disc degeneration and genetic factors are the main risk factors for low back pain in women: the UK Twin Spine Study

摘要

ObjectiveLow back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder, but it is still unclear which individuals develop it. The authors examined the contribution of genetic factors, lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) and other risk factors in a female sample of the general population.