Baastrup’s disease
Introduction/Definition Baastrup’s disease (Baastrup syndrome, Baastrup sign) is a pain syndrome in the lumbar spine area described by Christian Ingerslev Baastrup. It is caused by touching spinous processes (Processus spinosus) and irritation of the surrounding ligaments and muscles. In the English-speaking world, Baastrup’s disease is also called “kissing spine disease”. Cause In the case of … Baastrup’s disease