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Bone structure of lumbar vertebra

Known as: Vertebra, lumbar, Set of lumbar vertebrae, Vertebrae lumbales [L I - L V] 
One of the five bones situated between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacrum in the lower part of the spine.
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Broader (2)

Axial skeleton structureBone structure of spine
Back of trunkBlood supply aspectsBody partBody structure ICF code:Find:Pt:^Patient:Nom

Narrower (8)

Fifth lumbar vertebraFirst lumbar vertebraLeft L2-L3 vertebral arch jointLeft L3-L4 vertebral arch joint

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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
The Surgical Treatment of the Lumbar Disc Prolapse: Nucleotomy With Additional Transpedicular Dynamic Stabilization Versus Nucleotomy Alone
Study Design. Clinical and radiologic study evaluating the outcome after nucleotomy with dynamic stabilization compared with… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Effect of combined risedronate and hormone replacement therapies on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
Both hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bisphosphonates are efficacious in the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Determinants of Bone Loss in Elderly Men and Women: A Prospective Population-Based Study
Abstract: While several studies have described the rate and pattern of involutional bone loss in women, far less information is… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Type of Physical Activity, Muscle Strength, and Pubertal Stage as Determinants of Bone Mineral Density and Bone Area in Adolescent Boys
The present study was conducted to evaluate the influence of different types of weight‐bearing physical activity, muscle strength… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Comparison of different models for interpreting bone mineral density measurements using DXA and MRI technology.
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Changes in axial bone density with age: A twin study
Bone mineral density in adult life, which is an important determinant of fracture risk, is determined by peak adult bone density… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Corticosteroid effects on proximal femur bone loss
Prolonged high‐dose corticosteroid therapy is known to result in an increased risk of osteoporotic fracture. Reductions in bone… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
In vivo measurements of spinal column vibrations.
Recent epidemiological studies have indicated high risk factors for persons exposed to vibrations. We measured the in vivo… 
Review
1984
Review
1984
The Facet Joint and Its Role in Spine Pain: Management With Facet Joint Injections
Mechanical derangements of the lumbar spine, causing predominantly back pain with the absence of nerve root irritation or… 
Highly Cited
1963
Highly Cited
1963
THE ETIOLOGY OF SPONDYLOLISTHESIS
1. During a fifteen-year period a clinical, radiological and in some cases a surgical study has been made of 319 patients… 
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