Samuel S Rudisill, Alexander L Hornung, Cameron Kia, G Michael Mallow, Khaled Aboushaala, Perry Lim, John Martin, Arnold Y L Wong, Sheila Toro, Takuhei Kozaki, J Nicolas Barajas, Matthew Colman, Frank M Phillips, Howard S An, Dino Samartzis
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Low back pain (LBP) is common in children and adolescents, carrying substantial risk for recurrence and continuation into adulthood. Studies have linked obesity to the development of pediatric LBP; however, its association with lumbar spine degeneration, alignment parameters, and opioid use remains debated. PURPOSE: Considering the increasing prevalence of pediatric obesity and LBP and the inherent issues with opioid use, this study aimed to assess the association of obesity with lumbar spine degeneration, spinopelvic alignment, and opioid therapy among pediatric patients...
March 22, 2023: Spine Journal: Official Journal of the North American Spine Society