Does lumbar spine disease include osteoporosis and osteophyte formation?
Disease description:
My uncle had a routine medical checkup through his workplace. His leg happened to be a bit painful these days, so he decided to get it checked. To his surprise, the results showed mild osteoporosis. He also has lumbar spine disease, which has left him extremely worried and confused since he doesn't understand much about these conditions. He wants to know whether lumbar spine disease includes osteoporosis and bone spurs (osteophytes).
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Lumbar spine disorders generally include osteoporosis and bone hyperplasia. These conditions refer to ossification of muscles around weight-bearing joints such as the lower back and knees, leading to bone spurs and reduced bone density at the edges of the lumbar vertebrae. If these symptoms occur, it is important to promptly visit a hospital for further examination and consider taking anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications. Patients are advised to consume more calcium-rich foods in daily life and ensure adequate rest.
