Lumbar spine listhesis in older African American women
The Spine JournalPublished 1 July 2003
Molly T. Vogt, David A. Rubin, Lisa Palermo, Lisa Christianson, James D. Kang, Michael C. Nevitt
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The prevalence of anterolisthesis among older African American women living in the community was two to three times greater than that found in white women of a similar age.
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The prevalence of anterolisthesis among older African American women living in the community was two to three times greater than that found in white women of a similar age. This condition was not related to an increased frequency of back problems nor did it adversely affect general physical function. Retrolisthesis was relatively rare but was associated with decreased back function.
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