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This study aims to investigate the association between lumbar vertebral body bone quality, cranial/caudal endplate quality, and lumbar disc degeneration severity.

June 4, 2026Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchOpen Access

Association between lumbar vertebral body bone quality and cranial/caudal endplate bone quality with intervertebral disc degeneration: a retrospective study of 2018 patients

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This study aims to investigate the association between lumbar vertebral body bone quality, cranial/caudal endplate quality, and lumbar disc degeneration severity.
Retrospective analysis of 2018 patients with both CT and MRI imaging.
Assessment of disc degeneration using the Pfirrmann grading system.
Statistical analyses included logistic regression and correlation analyses to identify risk factors.
Female sex (OR = 1.68) and advanced age (OR = 1.093) were independently associated with severe disc degeneration.
Low CT attenuation value (OR = 0.988) and high cranial EBQ score (OR = 1.235) linked to increased degeneration risk.
The relationship between bone quality and degeneration is stronger in female patients.

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Retrospective study investigates the link between bone quality and disc degeneration, suggesting clinical implications for risk assessment.

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Gong et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective study investigates the link between bone quality and disc degeneration, suggesting clinical implications for risk assessment.

Association between lumbar vertebral body bone quality and cranial/caudal endplate bone quality with intervertebral disc degeneration: a retrospective study of 2018 patients

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Association between lumbar vertebral body bone quality and cranial/caudal endplate bone quality with intervertebral disc degeneration: a retrospective study of 2018 patients

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