The estimation of lumbar intervertebral disc volumes before and after exercise using the Cavalieri method
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose: Our aim in this study is to determine the volume differences of the lumbar intervertebral discs by using the Cavalieri method. Subjects and methods:In our study, lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed on 20 male (mean age, 22 years; age range, 19-25 years) athletes without any known disease on the lumbar vertebra and discs immediately after resting and after a 50-minute loading exercise.The lumbar intervertebral disc volumes were measured by Cavalieri method and compared after resting and after exercise.Statistical analyses of the results were carried out to evaluate changes in the disc volume. Results:The mean volume of the three lower lumbar intervertebral discs (L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5) was 17 centimetres cube after resting and 15 centimetres cube after exercise.Total volume decreased from 51 centimetres cube to 45 centimetres cube.After a 50-minute loading exercise, a 12% reduction was detected (p<0.05). Conclusion:The reduction in the lumbar intervertebral disc volumes after exercise may be useful in providing predictive short-term information through the Cavalieri method.
Source: MOJ Anatomy & Physiology
Author: Mete Özdikici
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2885792012