Development of regional strategic directions for optimizing methods of early detection, treatment and prevention of patients with degenerative spinal lesions

Osteochondrosis (degenerative-dystrophic changes of the spine) is one of the most common diseases, as indicated by numerous domestic and foreign authors. Among the causes of temporary disability and disability, osteochondrosis still occupies one of the first places. Neurological manifestations of osteochondrosis of the spine force the patient to consult a doctor. According to the World Health Organization, 40 to 80% of the world's population suffer from various forms of osteochondrosis. Pronounced spinal osteochondrosis syndromes manifest themselves at the working age from 35 to 55 years.