FREE RADICAL MECHANISMS OF DEVELOPMENT OF OSTEOCHONDROSIS OF THE SPINE

The paper describes the determination of the values of free radicals (oxidative stress) in the development of osteochondrosis of the spine. The study of domestic and foreign literature showed that the existing methods of conservative treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine (OP), recommended by the WHO and the European Antirheumatic League (EULAR), were not effective enough. Taking this into account, it is considered promising to study the free radical mechanisms of the development of osteochondrosis of the spine. The results of clinical, neurological and laboratory studies showed that all patients had a pronounced radiculopathic syndrome in the form of unilateral lumboischialgia, positive symptoms of nerve root tension and vertebral syndrome.