Research progress on morphological abnormalities of spinal configurations in adolescent lumbar disc herniation

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Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2025, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (3) : 366-368. DOI: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2025.3.18

Research progress on morphological abnormalities of spinal configurations in adolescent lumbar disc herniation

Wang Guojun, Zhang Shiming, Lin Hai, Shi Fudong, Chen Chun, Feng Yadi, Jin Jiao*

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Adolescent lumbar disc herniation (ALDH) has a different pathogenesis compared to adults and is often associated with spinal morphological abnormalities. These abnormalities include lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV), facet joint asymmetry, spinopelvic-pelvic sagittal alignment, spinous process obliquity, irregular endplate morphology, and scoliosis,among others. They may affect the biomechanics of the lumbosacral region and increase disc stress, leading to early disc degeneration and the development of ALDH. However, the specific pathological mechanisms are not yet clear. This review explores the relationship between these structural abnormalities and ALDH, aiming to provide a new perspective on understanding the pathogenesis of ALDH, and to offer scientific evidence and future research directions for its prevention and treatment.

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Adolescent lumbar disc herniation; / / Lumbar spine; / / Configuration; / / Morphology

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Wang Guojun, Zhang Shiming, Lin Hai, Shi Fudong, Chen Chun, Feng Yadi, Jin Jiao. Research progress on morphological abnormalities of spinal configurations in adolescent lumbar disc herniation[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2025, 43(3): 366-368 https://doi.org/10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2025.3.18

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