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Study Design:   Translational review encompassing basic science and clinical evidence.Objectives:   Multiple components of the lumbar spine interact during its normal and pathological function. Bony stress in the lumbar spine is recognized as a factor in the development of pars interarticularis defect and stress fractures, but its relationship with intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is not well understood. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to examine the relationship between bony stress and IVD degeneration.Methods:   Online databases Scopus, PubMed and MEDLINE via OVID were searched for relevant studies published between January 1980-February 2020, using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) guidelines. Two authors independently analyzed the data, noting characteristics and biases in various studies.Results:   Thirty-two articles were included in the review: 8 clinical studies, 9 finite element modeling studies, 3 in-vivo biomechanical testing studies, and 12 in-vitro biomechanical testing studies. Of the 32 articles, 19 supported, 4 rejected and 9 made no conclusion on the hypothesis that there is a positive associative relationship between IVD degeneration and bony stress. However, sufficient evidence was not available to confirm or reject a causal relationship.Conclusions:   Most studies suggest that the prevalence of IVD degeneration increases in the presence of bony stress; whether a causal relationship exists is unclear. The literature recommends early diagnosis and clinical suspicion of IVD degeneration and bony stress. Longitudinal studies are required to explore causal relationships between IVD degeneration and bony stress.

Bony Stress and Its Association With Intervertebral Disc Degeneration in the Lumbar Spine: A Systematic Review of Clinical and Basic Science Studies