Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.

The clinical presentation of degenerative spondylolisthesis is dependent ... [6] In patients with spondylolisthesis and stenosis of the L4-L5 segment, the L5 nerve root usually is affected.

the lower back is capable and prone to developing pain from injury or degenerative changes, some of which include: ...

Recent studies have reported varying incidences of ASD following lumbar fusion surgeries ... and preoperative adjacent intervertebral disc degeneration[1]. Another study focusing on patients ...

The other is the area just above, called L4-L5. In the low back, the L5-S1 junction is often the site of a problem known as ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006;54(12):3859-3867. Degenerative disc disease is one of today's most common and costly medical conditions. Marked by the gradual erosion of cartilage between the ...