Young Pakistani individuals are genetically predisposed to lumbar degenerative disc degeneration | [Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences • 2022]

Author(s):

1. SHEHAR BANO: THQ Kharian, Gujrat, Pakistan

2. USMAN TAHIR: Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore, Pakistan

3. FATIMA KHALID: THQ Pattoki, Kasur, Pakistan

4. NAUMAN AHMED: Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

5. AMINA BIBI: CMH Rawlakot, AJK, Pakistan

6. MUHAMMAD IMRAN: District Headquarter, DHQ Hospital Layyah, Pakistan

Abstract:

Aim: Even though the specific processes that cause degenerative disc degeneration are unknown, a major hereditary effect has indeed been discovered. Concentrating on DDD in emerging adults can help determine the precise role of genetic susceptibility to DDD. Methods: MRI imaging (1.6 Tesla) was used to analyses individuals (41 years old) having lumbar disc degeneration, and genome wide association testing was made for 58 single nucleotide polymorphisms in 38 potential genes. Pfirrman's grading had been used to classify disc degeneration in specific lumbar spine discs from L1 to S1. The participants have been divided into 2 sets based on their Total Disc Degenerative Score. DDD intensity has been rated as mild or severe depending on TDDS. Results: MRI imaging (1.6 Tesla) was used to analyze individuals (41 years old) having lumbar disc degeneration, and genome wide association testing was made for 58 single nucleotide polymorphisms in 38 potential genes. Pfirrman's grading had been used to classify disc degradation in specific lumbar spine discs from L1 to S1. The participants have been divided into 2 sets grounded on their Total Disc Degenerative Score. DDD intensity has been rated as moderately severe depending on TDDS. Conclusion: The researchers discovered significant SNP correlations of five genes in young people with serious lumbar disc degeneration. Those five genes have various roles in matrix metabolism, intracellular transmission, and the inflammatory cascade. The current demonstrates that disc degeneration is very complicated illness characterized by the intricate interaction of several genetic variations.

Page(s): 1479-1481

DOI: 10.53350/pjmhs221611479

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume: 16, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Degeneration , Predisposed , Lumbar Degenerative Disc

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