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Objetivo: el objetivo de este estudio es examinar la relación entre los problemas osteomusculares sufridos por cuidadores familiares que tienen a su cargo velar por pacientes que han sufrido un accidente cerebrovascular y los niveles de salud física y discapacidad. Método: los sujetos incluidos en el estudio eran pacientes y cuidadores familiares atendidos en la clínica de servicios ambulatorios de Fisioterapia y Rehabilitación del Hospital Universitario y de Investigación Kanuni Sultan Suleyman por diagnósticos de ACV entre el 30 de mayo de 2019 y el 30 de mayo de 2021. Los cuidadores fueron evaluados mediante el Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Se emplearon escalas validadas para evaluar los niveles de salud física y discapacidad de los sobrevivientes de accidentes cerebrovasculares. Resultados: los participantes de este estudio fueron 104 sobrevivientes de accidentes cerebrovasculares y 104 cuidadores que cumplieron con nuestros criterios de inclusión. Las quejas relacionadas con la región lumbar durante el último mes se asociaron con las puntuaciones obtenidas por los pacientes en el Functional Ambulation Score (FAS), la Functional Independence Measure (FIM) y la Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), además de las puntuaciones Brunnstrom. El dolor de cuello fue la segunda queja osteomuscular, aunque no se asoció estadísticamente con factores relacionados con los pacientes. Los problemas en las extremidades superiores se asociaron con las puntuaciones obtenidas en los instrumentos FAS, FIM, SIS, Brunnstrom y Modified Ashworth Scale. Conclusión: de acuerdo con nuestros hallazgos, la región lumbar es la parte del cuerpo más afectada por quejas osteomusculares en cuidadores familiares de sobrevivientes de accidentes cerebrovasculares, demostrando una estrecha relación con los niveles de capacidad funcional y discapacidad de los pacientes. Número de registro de ensayos clínicos: NCT04901637

There are controversial results regarding the value of serum IL-8 and TNFα in patients with non-specific low back pain. This study aimed to compare pro-inflammatory cytokines between patients with non-specific back pain and pain-free controls. We conducted a case–control study including 106 participants: 46 patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (G1) and 60 pain-free controls (G0). The interleukin (IL-)6, IL-8, IL-17, IL-23, IL-22, and Tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) were measured. We collected demographic and clinical data, including age, gender, low back pain duration and radicular pain. The pain degree was assessed using the Visual Analogic Scale. The mean age was 43.17 ± 8.7 years in G1. Radicular pain was found in 37 cases with a Visual Analogic Scale of 3.03 ± 2.5 mm. The magnetic resonance imaging was performed in (G1), showing disk herniation and degenerative disk disease in 54.3% (n = 25) and 45.7% of cases (n = 21), respectively. The IL-8 was higher in G1 (18.84 ± 44.64 versus 4.34 ± 1.23 pg/mL, p :0.033). IL-8 levels correlated with TNFα (0.942, p < 10–3), IL-6 (0.490, p = 0.011) and Visual Analogic Scale Radicular-pain (r :0.297, p :0.047). IL-17 was higher in patients with restricted lumbar spine mobility (9.64 ± 20.77 versus 1.19 ± 2.54 pg/mL, p :0.014). Our results provide evidence that IL-8 and TNFα play a role in low back pain and radicular pain due to disk degeneration or herniation. These findings could potentially be used by future studies to develop new non-specific low back pain therapeutic strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the study was to assess the scope of an action plan for health education, prevention and management of back pain, with the School Community Integration approach from the Physical Education Area in the empowerment of knowledge and its application in favor of a comprehensive health to members of an educational institution in the city of Quito; it had as a methodological approach the socio-critical paradigm, according to the participatory action research method. Representatives of children enrolled in said institution are included as study subjects. The study was carried out in three stages. 1- Participatory diagnosis, where back pain appears as a frequent condition. 2- Preventive program that integrates anatomical, biomechanical, postural hygiene and exercise knowledge. 3- Evaluation of knowledge and skills acquired. Clinical history and determination of risk factors, application of pre and post-test related to back care, posture and exercises were performed. Based on the scores obtained and the observation of acquired skills, it is determined that the action plan allowed the acquisition of cognitive, behavioral and procedural values in all participants. The Community School Integration approach from the Physical Education Area is considered as a viable program of execution by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education. These elements contribute to the maintenance, promotion and prevention of health conditions of community members.

Introduction: There is evidence on the negative effect of the use of information and communication technologies on students, however, little is known about physio-ergonomic problems secondary to their use. Objective: To identify the technological-educational factors associated with the report of 4 physio-ergonomic problems in medical students. Methods: Cross-sectional study in medical students from 11 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. A questionnaire was used whose variables were socio-educational and technological characteristics, as well as physio-ergonomic problems (neck pain, back pain, dry/red eye and headache). Results: Of 11 587 students, 14.5% reported presenting 4 physio-ergonomic problems. Most reported neck pain (50%), back pain (50.5%), and headache (53.7%). Women (PR= 1.06), who studied a previous degree (PR= 1.19), who belonged to all years of studies (PR= 1.12-1.20), who had greater use of the Internet, had a higher frequency (in hours) of presenting these physio-ergonomic problems (PR= 1.01) and those who accessed Twitter during school hours (PR= 1.30). They decreased the frequency of presenting these problems, being younger in years (PR= 0.99), coming from a private university (PR= 0.81), and who belonged to any extracurricular group (PR= 0.67-0.93). Conclusions: The technological-educational factors associated with the report of 4 physio-ergonomic problems in medical students were being a woman, having a previous degree, belonging to all the years of study, hours of Internet use and access to Twitter during classes.

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El dolor crónico de la espalda tiene una etiología multifacética. Entre sus principales causas se incluyen las de carácter psicológico, sociales así como también biomédicas. Existen pacientes que pueden alcanzar suficiente mejoría clínica con los tratamientos médico-biológicos, pero la experiencia de los profesionales que asisten a este tipo de pacientes confirma que el dolor crónico está asociado a variables psicológicas que pueden ser causas o factores que agravan tal padecimiento. La psicología ha desarrollado un arsenal de técnicas y procedimientos para el estudio y tratamiento de esta dolencia. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo potenciar el conocimiento de las variables emocionales relacionadas con el dolor crónico de la espalda, con el fin de lograr un manejo integral en el proceso asistencial. Para ello se consultó la bibliografía especializada, entre ellas artículos de revistas, libros y otras, accedidas a través de los principales gestores de información.

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La enfermedad musculoesquelética no tumoral en niños representa un alto porcentaje de los estudios de medicina nuclear solicitados por el pediatra. Al tratarse de huesos y articulaciones inmaduros, en constante crecimiento y remodelación, presentan peculiaridades fisiológicas y anatómicas propias que condicionan la necesidad de un abordaje específico. Mediante varios escenarios clínicos frecuentes en la consulta médica (cojera, dolor de espalda o fiebre entre otros) hemos querido resumir los posibles hallazgos o artefactos que podemos encontrar en las diferentes exploraciones de medicina nuclear incluyéndose gammagrafía ósea e imágenes híbridas como la PET/TC. Para obtener imágenes de alta calidad se requiere una cuidadosa atención a la técnica y al posicionamiento en los niños. La gammagrafía ósea es un procedimiento de medicina nuclear pediátrica habitual y desempeña un papel importante en el diagnóstico de las enfermedades musculoesqueléticas, pudiéndose complementar con técnicas como la SPECT para mejorar la localización y precisión diagnóstica. Además, la 18F-FDG PET/TC se está aplicando cada vez con más frecuencia en la evaluación de niños. En este artículo se revisan las indicaciones habituales de, sobre todo, la gammagrafía ósea y la 18F-FDG PET/TC en enfermedades musculoesqueléticas no tumorales pediátricas, como interpretarlas adecuadamente, siendo esencial conocer la distribución fisiológica normal de cada radiofármaco, así como las variantes comunes del desarrollo pediátrico que pueden simular enfermedad, implicando posibles errores de interpretación entre estructuras normales y patológicas. Non-tumour musculoskeletal pathology in children represents a high percentage of the nuclear medicine studies requested by paediatricians. As these are immature bones and joints, in constant growth and remodelling, they present their own physiological and anatomical peculiarities that require a specific management for the paediatric age group. Using different clinical scenarios frequently observed in medical appointments (limping, back pain or fever, among others), we have summarised the possible findings or artefacts that can be obtained in the different Nuclear Medicine explorations, including bone scintigraphy and hybrid images such as PET/CT. To obtain high quality images requires careful attention to technique and positioning in children. Bone scintigraphy is a common paediatric nuclear medicine procedure and plays an important role in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathologies and can be complemented by techniques such as SPECT to improve localisation and diagnostic accuracy. In addition, 18F-FDG PET/CT is increasingly applied in the evaluation of children. This article reviews the usual indications of, mainly, bone scintigraphy and 18F-FDG PET/CT in paediatric non-tumour musculoskeletal diseases, how to interpret them properly, being essential to know the normal physiological distribution of each radiopharmaceutical, as well as the common variants of paediatric growth that can simulate disease, implying possible misinterpretations between normal and pathological structures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Background: physical activity is a health-related behavior that is associated with increased well-being in people living with musculoskeletal disease. Objective: we assessed the association of different health and lifestyle factors with physical activity in the Spanish population living with musculoskeletal disease. Method: we used data from the 2014 European Health Survey for Spain. The population was classified according to their musculoskeletal disease (including osteoarthritis, back pain, osteoporosis, or several of these diseases) diagnostic status. The survey collected data on habitual physical activity and other health-related behaviors (diet, alcohol and tobacco consumption, among others) and other health indicators (self-perceived health status, perceived pain, mental health, physical limitations, among others). We used multivariate logistic regression models to analyze the relationship between the different variables studied in the population living with musculoskeletal disease. Results: physical activity is associated with daily fruit and vegetable intake, regardless of age and sex, and with daily fish consumption in women aged 45 years and older. Tobacco smoking is higher in inactive women and men, while weekly consumption of alcohol is associated with more physical activity (except in women aged 15-44 years). Conclusions: physical activity is a behavior associated with a better health status and healthier lifestyle in the Spanish population living with musculoskeletal disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Objective: Epidural infiltrations are used for treatment of low back pain and sciatica. Linked to lumbar radiculopathy (lumbosacral radicular syndrome). This study evaluates the efficacy of epidural infiltration by different routes to reduce pain intensity, disability and return to work., Methods: Is a prospective observational study in one hundred consecutive patients sent to pain unit for severe lumbo-sacral radiculopaty. We analyze the efficacy on pain relief (Visual Analogue Scale) and funcional status at two weeks, one month, and three months after epidural injection of local anesthetics and esteroids with differents approachs (interlaminar, caudal and transforaminal)., Results: Ninety nine patients (46.5% men, 53.5 women) were finally enrrolled in the study. Mean age was 57.47 ± 11.1 years. The caudal approach was used in 58.6% patients, 23.2% transforaminal approach, and 18.2% interlaminar approach. A significant pain relief was found in all times studied (EAV 7.48 ± 1.5 basal; 6.2 ± 0,9 at 15 days; 6.3 ± 1.2 at one month; 6.15 ± 1.3 at 3 months, p < 0.05). Transforaminal approach was superior to caudal or interlaminal. Seventy percent in time off work patients returned to work after epidural inyections., Conclusions: Epidural local anesthetics with esteroids injections for lumbo-sacral radiculopathy were effective for low back pain, improved functional status and promoted return to work. Transforaminal approach is superior to others., (Copyright © 2023 Sociedad Española de Neurocirugía. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

The degeneration of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc (LIVD) and the other elements of the spine are an inevitable result of aging. However, it is observed that the same degree of degenerative change does not occur in each individual. In the present study, the purpose was to compare the morphometric changes on the lumbar spine with or without intervertebral disc herniation in early period. Group 1 (the Patient Group) consisted of the patients who were diagnosed with lumbar intervertebral disc hernia and who were not operated at least one month clinical duration. Group 2 (the Control Group) consisted of individuals who were selected randomly, had only back pain, underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and were determined to have intact intervertebral disc. The sagittal and axial MRI sections of lumbar spine was used for measurements and statistical evaluation. There were no statistically significant differences between the intervertebral disc volumes, vertebral body volumes and intervertebral disc anterior and posterior heights of Group 1 and 2 (p>0.05). In terms of anterior-posterior length, the length of the L5 vertebral body was determined to be more in the Patient Group (p<0.05). A correlation was determined in terms of the increase in L2, L4 and L5 volumes with increasing age; however, there were no statistically significant correlations between age increase and a decrease in the intervertebral disc volumes. There were no correlations between the increase in age and the decrease in intervertebral disc heights (p>0.05). There were no apparent relations between the change on the lumbar vertebra corpus and intervertebral disc in early period. It was concluded that the intact intervertebral disc could protect the lower lumbar vertebra corpus from degenerative changes. Although the herniation of the intervertebral disc is newly formed, it is understood that the physiological process or morphometric changes started earlier. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During childhood, respectively in adolescence, the human physiological changes due to growth and development of physical and mental functions. There are many factors that affect the growth and development of the individual, and which are reflected in its physical structure. The aim of this study was to determine whether muscular imbalance were observed in the group of pupils in the first grade of elementary school. As methodology, we chose to examinate shortened and weakened muscles by Janda. Survey sample consisted of students of the first grade at two elementary schools in Ruzomberok. The survey was conducted in the years 2015 - 2016, with the consent of parents, children and school head teachers. Students were divided into 4 groups, and we evaluated the incidence of faulty posture in pupils of first, second, third and fourth grade.

Los problemas de espalda son una causa frecuente de consulta médica y acarrean múltiplesgastos para los sistemas de salud por concepto de medicamentos, servicios e incapacidades.El National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) señala que los síntomas enla espalda baja incluyen dolor muscular, de tipo disparo o dolor punzante, flexibilidad limitada,disminución del rango de movimiento o incapacidad para mantenerse erguido.De acuerdo con la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), el dolor lumbar es una causa im-portante de discapacidad y se produce en proporciones similares en todas las culturas, interfierecon la calidad de vida y el rendimiento en el trabajo.Este artículo analiza los ejercicios del core como una opción de intervención para el dolor deespalda baja, en cuanto a su descripción, sus efectos sobre el dolor, la función y otras variablesde cualidades físicas.

Resumo Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar a prevalência e intensidade de dor nas costas (DC) e os fatores de risco associados a um nível de elevada intensidade de dor em escolares do Ensino Fundamental de Teutônia, RS. Participaram deste estudo epidemiológico 1.597 escolares de 5ª a 8ª séries. Os dados foram coletados por meio de um questionário autoaplicável e analisados a partir de uma análise multivariável e do cálculo das razões de prevalência (RP) (α=0,05). Verificou-se que a prevalência de DC nos últimos três meses foi de 55,7% (n = 802) e que a elevada intensidade de DC está associada com as variáveis: frequência de dor (RP = 1,37; p = 0,001), impedimento ao fazer atividades do dia a dia (RP = 1,25; p = 0,001) e meio de transporte do material escolar (RP = 1,10; p = 0,026). Estes resultados podem auxiliar os professores de educação física a planejar suas atividades curriculares.

Background: chronic back pain is regarded as a major public health problem with a substantial socio-economic impact. Objective: to determine the main clinical and psychological variables present in patients with chronic back pain. Methods: a case series study including the comparison of variables was conducted from July to December 2015 at the Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Hospital in Cienfuegos. The study variables were: age, sex, educational level, occupation, origin, characteristics of pain (intensity, frequency, duration, type of treatment used for its relief), anxiety, depression, anger and hostility as personality traits, and anxiety, depression and stress as negative emotional states. A non-probability sample of patients with chronic back pain was used. The information was obtained through a questionnaire and various psychological instruments. Results: predominant psychological variables were pathological stress as negative emotional state, as well as trait anxiety and depression. The prevailing clinical variables were moderate intensity of pain, episodic occurrence, duration longer than 2 years and medical treatment as the most frequent type of treatment used.Conclusions: high trait anxiety and pathological stress as negative emotional state coexist in patients with chronic back pain. These psychological aspects may be influencing the presence and clinical characteristics of pain.

Background: chronic back pain is regarded as a major public health problem with a substantial socio-economic impact. Objective: to determine the main clinical and psychological variables present in patients with chronic back pain. Methods: a case series study including the comparison of variables was conducted from July to December 2015 at the Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Hospital in Cienfuegos. The study variables were: age, sex, educational level, occupation, origin, characteristics of pain (intensity, frequency, duration, type of treatment used for its relief), anxiety, depression, anger and hostility as personality traits, and anxiety, depression and stress as negative emotional states. A non-probability sample of patients with chronic back pain was used. The information was obtained through a questionnaire and various psychological instruments. Results: predominant psychological variables were pathological stress as negative emotional state, as well as trait anxiety and depression. The prevailing clinical variables were moderate intensity of pain, episodic occurrence, duration longer than 2 years and medical treatment as the most frequent type of treatment used.Conclusions: high trait anxiety and pathological stress as negative emotional state coexist in patients with chronic back pain. These psychological aspects may be influencing the presence and clinical characteristics of pain.

Resumo Este estudo teve por objetivos estimar a prevalência de dor nas costas na população urbana de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil, e identificar os subgrupos populacionais mais afetados pelo problema. Os dados foram obtidos na pesquisa populacional realizada em 2008 e 2009, que envolveu 1.118 indivíduos com idades de 18 a 59 anos. A prevalência de dor nas costas foi de 30,6%, acometendo 34,4% das mulheres e 26,5% dos homens. Após ajustes, a prevalência se mostrou mais elevada nas mulheres, nos de menor escolaridade, nos que trabalhavam mais de 40 horas por semana, nos fumantes e ex-fumantes, nos que não faziam atividade física em contexto de lazer e nos ativos nas atividades domésticas e de trabalho. A prevalência revelou-se crescente com a idade e com o número de filhos, com o número de morbidades e problemas de saúde e com a piora da autoavaliação da saúde. Os resultados confirmam a elevada prevalência do problema e das limitações que provoca, indicando os segmentos sociodemográficos que merecem maior atenção em ações de prevenção e controle dos serviços de saúde.

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The purpose of the study was to analyze the electromyographic signal of the multifidus, longissimus thoracis and the lumbar iliocostalis muscles during the Biering-Sorensen test in subjects without lower back pain. Twenty volunteers performed the test on three separate occasions. An analysis of variance detected a difference between the three test times (p = 0.0026). For the frequency domain, it was observed that there were differences between the multifidus and the lumbar erectors muscles; longissimus and iliocostalis muscles. However, in the time domain analysis, no difference was observed. As the values of the slope coefficients of median frequencies were higher for the multifidus muscle, compared to the longissimus and lumbar iliocostalis muscles, this may indicate a higher tendency toward muscle fatigue. Therefore, considering the applied methodology, the study of electromyographic signals in the frequency domain should be considered as an instrument to assess fatigue of the spinal extensor muscles in clinical situations.

Introduction: Chronic back pain is one of the principal causes of long term disability in middle age. Its consequences include decreased worker productivity and increased costs for affected individuals, their employers and society in general. Objective: Determine coping strategies, characteristics of pain including psychological aspects, and quality of life in patients with chronic back pain. Materials and methods: Fifty patients from three institutions providing physiotherapy services in the city of Sincelejo, were surveyed. A non-experimental descriptive cross type design was used; each participant underwent treatment with a pain characteristic assessment interview, along with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Coping Strategies Questionnaire (QSC) and the Quality of Life Questionnaire Euroqol (EQ5D2). Results: Most patients had a diagnosis of cervicalgia and low back pain. The perceived intensity of pain was generally moderate. The most frequently used coping strategies was praying and hoping and the least used was catastrophizing. Patients reported a high level of quality of life in terms of self-care and mobility scales. In addition, statistically significant relationships between current pain intensity and coping strategy to ignore it (positive) and between duration of pain and the coping strategy consistent of minimizing pain (negative) were established. Conclusions: The findings suggest that the use of strategies to ignore the pain increases with the intensity of the pain and reduces with longer duration. Additionally, pain perception is sensitive to age and experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This research was conducted as a study of undergraduate thesis in the year 2014 to evaluate special education assistants in the classroom who are subjected to constant exposure of manipulation of excessive loads when performing their work with students with special educational needs (SEN) which can generate musculoskeletal symptoms and influence their quality of working life musculoskeletal disorders due to exposure to ergonomic risk in the workplace are health problems with greater Prevalence in Chile. The objective of this study was to determine the association between the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms and the quality of professional life in the classroom special education assistants in the commune of Talca. The results showed 4 significant associations between the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms and the quality of professional life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper analyzes musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) of informal caregivers of people with cerebral palsy. Most of these informal caregivers present MSD arising from the combination of multiple intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Emphasis is then placed on the sociodemographic characteristics of the informal caregiver and their main MSD. An analysis of risk factors is established that gives special importance to the role of physical exercise in the presence of pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Estudos têm demonstrado que indivíduos que apresentam dor lombar na infância e adolescência são acometidos também na vida adulta, reforçando a importância de que as causas sejam investigadas desde a idade escolar. Avaliou-se a ocorrência de dor lombar e fatores associados em 770 escolares de 7 a 17 anos de idade de uma escola privada de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. A dor lombar foi definida como dor ou desconforto na região lombar no último mês e avaliada por meio de questionário. A ocorrência de dor lombar foi de 31,6%, sendo mais prevalente no sexo feminino (41,9%) do que no masculino (21,4%). Os fatores associados à dor lombar foram sexo feminino, idade de 9 a 17 anos e os aspectos psicossociais hiperatividade (categorias limítrofe e anormal) e sintomas emocionais (categoria anormal). O mapeamento da ocorrência de dor lombar, bem como a investigação de seus fatores associados é de fundamental importância para a identificação de crianças e adolescentes em risco e para o desenvolvimento de programas eficazes de prevenção primária.

El dolor de espalda es uno de los problemas de Salud Pública que más afecta a la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos y a la economía de las sociedades post-industrializadas. Su aparición en la etapa infantil predispone a sufrirlo en la edad adulta. El objetivo es cuantificar la prevalencia del dolor de espalda en escolares. Estudio desarrollado en la provincia de Jaén, con una muestra seleccionada por grupos naturales, formada por 153 estudiantes, pertenecientes al tercer ciclo de Educación Primaria (n=30), y al primero (n=59) y segundo ciclos (n=64) de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria. Los datos se han obtenido con el cuestionario para la cuantificación del dolor de espalda. La prevalencia del dolor de espalda en los ciclos investigados es del 79,70% (2,66 + 1,78), situándose con esta media en un intervalo de Dolor Leve. Hallamos que el dolor de espalda correlaciona con el tiempo de transporte del material escolar (r=0,293; p

El dolor de espalda es un problema de salud pública dada su prevalencia a lo largo de la vida, los altos costos para los sistemas de salud y la afectación en la calidad de vida de las personas. La alta prevalencia en estudiantes universitarios (30-70%), se relaciona con limitación funcional en las actividades de la vida diaria. Los factores intrínsecos y extrínsecos tales como: la edad, género, práctica de actividad física y tiempo en el computador están asociados con el dolor de cuello y espalda. Los estudios revisados muestran asociación positiva y significativa entre edades superiores a 20 ó 21 años, con la probabilidad de presentar dolor lumbar. El género femenino, los años matriculados en la universidad y las horas/semana en el computador se asocian con dolor de espalda en varias localizaciones. Los resultados son controversiales para la asociación entre la práctica de la actividad física y el dolor de espalda. La práctica de algunos deportes, así como la suspensión de la actividad deportiva aumentan la probabilidad de presentar dolor lumbar. Adicionalmente, los factores psicológicos deben ser considerados para comprender el problema del dolor en cuello y espalda. En universitarios se han realizado pocos estudios sobre la asociación de la postura sedente con el dolor de espalda, pero para la población en general se han descrito los aspectos biomecánicos relacionados con la alineación corporal y la activación muscular; la postura y la presión intradiscal; así como los factores ergonómicos y contextuales que afectan la adopción y el mantenimiento del sentado. Salud UIS 2012; 44 (2):45-55The back pain is a public health problem due to lifetime prevalence that increases the health system costs and affect of the quality of life of people. In university students high prevalence rates between 30-70% is related to functional limitation in activities of daily living. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as age, gender, physical activity practice and time spent using a computer are associated to neck and lumbar pain. The studies reported positive and significant association between the ages older than 20 or 21 years with lumbar pain. The female gender, academic years and hours per week in computer were associated to back pain in several locations. Conflicting evidence was found for the association between physical activity and back pain. The practice of some sports as well as suspend sport practice is associated with an increased risk of lumbar pain. Additionally, psychological factors should be considered also to understand the problem of neck and back pain. In university students, research on association between sitting and back pain are few, but in general population have been described the biomechanical aspects related to body alignment, muscle activation, the relationship between posture and intradiscal pressure, as well as ergonomic factors and contextual factors affecting the adoption and maintenance of the sitting. Salud UIS 2012; 44 (2):45-55

OBJETIVOS: Verificar a relação entre o grau de estenose do canal lombar (ECL) com a ressonância nuclear magnética (RM) e a gravidade da disfunção, de acordo com o Índice de Oswestry em pacientes com ECL e em controles. MÉTODOS: Vinte e três pacientes com diagnóstico de ECL foram comparados com grupo controle de 17 voluntários. Todos foram submetidos a RM e responderam ao questionário de Oswestry. A análise estatística utilizou o teste exato de Fisher, de Mann-Whitney e de Spearman. RESULTADOS: Dor lombar foi a queixa mais frequente em ambos os grupos. O índice de Oswestry mostrou disfunção, em média, em 45,69% no grupo ECL e 11,60% no controle. A RM revelou que a área longitudinal do saco dural, o diâmetro do canal e os recessos laterais e forames estavam igualmente alterados em ambos os grupos. CONCLUSÕES: Não houve correlação entre o grau de estenose e o índice de Oswestry nos dois grupos.OBJETIVOS: Investigar la relación entre el grado de estenosis de canal lumbar (ECL) con imágenes de resonancia magnética (RM) y la gravedad de la disfunción de acuerdo con el Índice de Oswestry en pacientes con ECL y controles. MÉTODOS: Veintitrés pacientes con un diagnóstico de ECL se compararon con un grupo control de 17 voluntarios. Todos los pacientes fueron sometidos a resonancia magnética y completaron el cuestionario Oswestry. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó la prueba exacta de Fisher, Mann-Whitney y de Spearman. RESULTADOS: El dolor de espalda es la queja más frecuente en ambos grupos. El índice de disfunción de Oswestry mostró en promedio 45,69% para el grupo ECL y 11,60% para el grupo control. La RM demostró que el área longitudinal del saco dural, el diámetro del canal y de los agujeros y las cavidades laterales se han cambiado de manera similar en ambos grupos. CONCLUSIONES: No se encontró correlación entre el grado de estenosis y el índice de Oswestry en ambos grupos.OBJECTIVES: To verify the relationship between the degree of lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LCS), in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the severity of disability according to the Oswestry Index in patients with LCS compared to controls without LCS. METHODS: Twenty-three patients with a diagnosis of LCS were compared with a control group of 17 volunteers. All participants underwent MRI and completed the Oswestry questionnaire. Statistical analysis used the Fisher exact test, the Mann-Whitney and the Spearman's tests. RESULTS: Low back pain was the most frequent complaint in both groups. The Oswestry index showed average disability in 45.69% patients and 11.60% controls. MRI revealed that the dural sac cross-sectional area, the diameter of the canal and the lateral recesses and foramina were equally changed in both groups. CONCLUSIONS: There was no correlation between the degree of lumbar canal stenosis and the disability index in both groups.

As queixas a nível da coluna são frequentes entre os adultos e implicam problemas significativos a nível individual, económico e social. Alguns estudos referem que a origem desses problemas surge na fase da infância e adolescência. Neste contexto, pretendemos identificar a prevalência e os fatores de risco de dores nas costas na adolescência e analisar a evidência científica existente atualmente. Realizámos uma revisão sistemática da literatura, entre janeiro de 2005 e agosto de 2010, com critérios de inclusão e descritores predefinidos, em diversas bases de dados de referência, seguindo um processo sistemático desde a seleção dos recursos de pesquisa até à avaliação crítica dos textos selecionados. A questão de investigação foi “Qual a prevalência e quais os fatores de risco de dores nas costas entre os adolescentes com idades entre 11 - 19 anos?” Foram incluídos 24 artigos de boa e moderada qualidade metodológica e, apesar da incongruência no conceito de dor nas costas, as prevalências variam a nível temporal e local. Os fatores de risco são multidimensionais, emergindo o género e a idade como os mais evidentes. São propostos estudos prospetivos nesta problemática e a informação e o ensino surgem como as estratégias mais adequadas na prevenção deste problema de saúde pública.Las quejas asociadas a dolores de la columna son frecuentes entre adultos e implican problemas significativos a nivel individual, económico y social. Algunos estudios han referido que el origen de estos problemas surge en la etapa de la infancia y de la adolescencia. En este contexto, pretendemos identificar la prevalencia y los factores de riesgo del dolor de espalda en la adolescencia y analizar la evidencia científica existente actualmente. Realizamos una revisión sistemática de la literatura, entre enero de 2005 y agosto de 2010, con criterios de inclusión y descriptores predefinidos, en diversas bases de datos de referencia, siguiendo un proceso sistemático desde la selección de los recursos de pesquisa hasta la evaluación crítica de los textos seleccionados. La investigación tuvo como objetivo responder a la pregunta “¿Cuáles es la prevalencia y cuáles son los factores de riesgo del dolor de espalda entre adolescentes con edades entre los 11 e 19 años?” En esta revisión fueron incluidos 24 artículos con una buena y moderada calidad metodológica y, a pesar de la incongruencia respecto al concepto del dolor de espalda, las prevalencias varían a nivel temporal y local. Los factores de riesgo son multidimensionales, entre los cuales el género y la edad emergieron como siendo los más evidentes. Se proponen estudios prospectivos en esta temática y, la información y la educación aparecen como siendo las estrategias más adecuadas para prevenir este problema de salud pública.Spinal complaints are common among adults and have significant individual, social and economic aspects. Some studies report that the source of these problems arises in childhood and adolescence. In this context, we intended to identify the prevalence and risk factors for back pain in adolescence and analyze the scientific evidence currently available. We conducted a systematic literature review between January 2005 and August 2010, with inclusion criteria and pre-defined descriptors using several databases of references, following a systematic process from selection of research resources to the critical evaluation of selected texts. The research question was “What is the prevalence and what are the risk factors for back pain among adolescents aged 11-19 years?”. We included 24 articles of good and moderate methodological quality and, despite inconsistency in the definition of back pain, prevalence rates vary in time and place. Risk factors are multidimensional, and gender and age emerged as the most obvious. Prospective studies are proposed on this issue, and information and education emerge as the most appropriate strategies to prevent this public health problem.

OBJETIVO: Descrever as aposentadorias por invalidez decorrente de dor nas costas. MÉTODOS: Estudo descritivo com dados do Sistema Único de Informações de Benefícios e dos Anuários Estatísticos da Previdência Social em 2007. A taxa de incidência de dor nas costas como causa das aposentadorias por invalidez foi calculada segundo as variáveis idade e sexo, nos estados. Os dias de trabalho perdidos por invalidez decorrente de dor nas costas foram calculados segundo atividade profissional. RESULTADOS: A dor nas costas idiopática foi a primeira causa de invalidez entre as aposentadorias previdenciárias e acidentárias. A maioria dos beneficiários residia em área urbana e era comerciário. A taxa de incidência de dor nas costas como causa das aposentadorias por invalidez no Brasil foi de 29,96 por 100.000 contribuintes. Esse valor foi mais elevado entre os homens e entre as pessoas mais velhas. Rondônia exibiu taxa quatro vezes superior ao esperado (RT = 4,05) e a segunda maior taxa, referente à Bahia, foi de aproximadamente duas vezes o esperado (RT = 2,07). Os comerciários foram responsáveis por 96,9% dos dias perdidos por invalidez. CONCLUSÕES: A dor nas costas foi uma importante causa de invalidez em 2007, sobretudo entre comerciários, com grandes diferenças entre os estados.