Background: Preoperative cervico-thoracic kyphosis and cervical regional positive imbalance are the risk factors for postoperative cervical kyphosis after expansive laminoplasty (ELAP).
Yuji Matsuoka +9 more
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The Effect of Seat Back Inclination on Spinal Alignment in Automotive Seating Postures
Experimental studies have demonstrated a relationship between spinal injury severity and vertebral kinematics, influenced by the initial spinal alignment of automotive occupants.
Fusako Sato +7 more
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Vertebral Body Sliding Osteotomy for Cervical Myelopathy With Rigid Kyphosis [PDF]
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is surgically demanding when associated with rigid kyphosis. Posterior surgery cannot restore cervical lordosis, and adequate decompression is not possible with rigid kyphosis.
Dong-Ho Lee +8 more
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Post-MVC Cervical Kyphosis Deformity Reduction Using Chiropractic BioPhysics Protocols: 1-Year Follow-Up Case Report. [PDF]
Background/Objectives: This case represents the successful treatment of cervical spine injury from high-speed rear-impact motor vehicle collision and abnormal cervical kyphosis with left arm radiculopathy, utilizing conservative spine care rehabilitation
Smith NJ, Woodham TJ, Fortner MO.
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Cervical spondylotic myelopathy and radiculopathy: a stepwise approach and comparative analysis of surgical outcomes: a narrative review of recent literature [PDF]
Selecting the optimal surgical treatment for multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy and radiculopathy significantly affects symptom improvement, postoperative prognosis, and quality of life. Proper patient selection and precise surgical execution are
Min-Woo Kim +3 more
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ObjectivesTo investigate the relationship between preoperative radiographic parameters and the short-term prognosis of patients with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) who underwent laminoplasty (LAMP).MethodsA ...
Baixing Wei, Wanting Liu, Han Wu
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Camptocormia and drop head syndrome (DHS) is an abnormal flexion of the spine (kyphosis) caused by paraspinal muscle weakness. Camptocormia is used when the kyphosis is at the thoracolumbar levels and DHS is used when the kyphosis is in the cervical area.
Alexander De La Rosa-Cabral, MD +2 more
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The Relationship between the Upper Extremity Volume and Disability,Thoracic Kyphosis, Shoulder Protraction, and Forward Head Posture in Patients with Upper Extremity Lymphedema Following Total Mastectomy [PDF]
Background: Upper extremity (UE) lymphedema, which negatively affects patients’ personal and social well-being, is the most common complication after breast cancer treatment. Previous studies have demonstrated the adverse effectsof surgical interventions
Sara Abolahrari-Shirazi +4 more
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EVALUATION OF CERVICAL LORDOSIS IN PATIENTS WITH ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
Introduction: In healthy individuals and in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), the curvature of the cervical spine varies greatly, with approximately 36-40% of AIS patients having kyphosis of the cervical spine.
LUIS ANTONIO MEDEIROS MOLITERNO +6 more
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Relationship among Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbopelvic Sagittal Alignment in Healthy Adults
Purpose. To evaluate the association between cervical sagittal alignment and thoracic/lumbopelvic sagittal alignment in healthy Japanese adults. Methods. 30 male and 22 female healthy adults aged 22 to 50 years were recruited.
Kenji Endo +8 more
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