| Baastrup's disease correlating with diffuse lumbar paraspinal atrophy: a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11239319 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Baastrup's disease ("kissing spine") is an x-ray finding that has been considered a possible cause of low back pain (LBP) since the 1930s. Its etiology is unknown, and there are no reports of muscle or soft tissue changes associated with it. This case report concerns a 57-year-old man with chronic LBP, stiffness, and indurated skin over the back. He had classic sclerotic changes between the spinous processes on x-ray, which is consistent with Baastrup's disease. Computed tomography (CT) and electromyography were performed. CT showed profound fatty replacement of the paraspinal musculature. An electromyography report showed severe isolated paraspinal denervation. This case suggests that diffuse fatty replacement of the paraspinal muscles, perhaps due to a compartment syndrome or other vascular event, may have a role in the pathogenesis of Baastrup's disease. |
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Authors:
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A J Haig; A Harris; D J Quint |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Volume: 82 ISSN: 0003-9993 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 2001 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-03-12 Completed Date: 2001-04-12 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985158R Medline TA: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 250-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Interdepartmental Spine Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0042, USA. andyhaig@umich.edu |
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Diagnosis, Differential Electromyography Humans Low Back Pain / etiology, pathology*, radiography Lumbar Vertebrae / pathology, radiography Male Middle Aged Muscle, Skeletal / innervation, pathology Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / pathology*, radiography Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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