Decreased Thoracic Spine Mobility is Associated with Low Back Pain in Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to establish the relationship between low back pain and spinal mobility in patients with hip osteoarthritis.

Methods: Seventy patients with advanced to end-stage hip osteoarthritis were divided into low back pain and no low back pain groups. Spinal mobility was evaluated using Spinal Mouse, spinal alignment was evaluated from lateral images of the entire spine imaging simple X-rays, and hip range of motion was measured.

Result: Multivariate analysis showed that the most significant factor in the development of low back pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis was decreased thoracic spine mobility (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Decreased thoracic spine mobility may be a significant factor in low back pain secondary to hip osteoarthritis.