Low back pain (LBP) is one of the major disabling health conditions among older adults
aged 60 years or older. While most causes of LBP among older adults are non-specific and …

Study Design Literature review. Objective The aim of this literature review is to examine the
effects of obesity on postoperative complications and functional outcomes after spine …

In obese persons, general and specific musculoskeletal pain is common. Emerging
evidence suggests that obesity modulates pain via several mechanisms such as mechanical …

OBJECT Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery is known for its high complication rate. This
study examined the impact of obesity on complication rates, infection, and patient-reported …

The human intervertebral disc (IVD) is a complex organ composed of fibrous and
cartilaginous connective tissues, and it serves as a boundary between 2 adjacent vertebrae …

Tissue engineering is an emergent and very interesting research field, providing potential
solutions for a myriad of challenges in healthcare. Fibrous scaffolds specifically have shown …

ABSTRACT Objective: In Iran, as in most developing countries, agriculture is considered a
hazardous industry. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) have been shown to be the most …

Objectives To assess the association between being overweight or obese with low back
pain (LBP) and clinically defined low back disorders across the life course. Design A …

Background The association between obesity and back pain has mainly been studied in
high-income settings with inconclusive results, and data from older populations and …

Subject-specific parameters influence spinal loads and the risk of back disorders but their
relative effects are not well understood. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects …