Does kyphosis in healed subaxial cervical spine tuberculosis equate to a poor functional outcome?
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) of the subaxial cervical spine has a high percentage of morbidity. It accounts for about 10% of cases with the major concerns being quadriparesis and localized kyphosis.
Sudhir Srivastava +5 more
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Kyphosis After Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures: WFNS Spine Committee Recommendations [PDF]
Thoracolumbar fractures change the biomechanics of the spine. Load distribution causes kyphosis by the time. Treatment of posttraumatic kyphosis is still controversial.
Onur Yaman +4 more
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The effect of aging on cervical parameters in a normative North American population [PDF]
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. Objectives: To investigate age-based changes in cervical alignment parameters in an asymptomatic population.
Gupta, Munish +9 more
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The reliability and validity of a designed setup for the assessment of static back extensor force and endurance in older women with and without hyperkyphosis. [PDF]
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate the intra-rater reliability and validity of a designed load cell setup for the measurement of back extensor muscle force and endurance.ParticipantsThe study sample included 19 older women with ...
Akbarzadeh Baghban, Alireza +7 more
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Outcomes of Fusions From the Cervical Spine to the Pelvis. [PDF]
Study designRetrospective cohort study.ObjectiveDetermine the indications, complications, and clinical outcomes in patients requiring fusions from the cervical spine to the pelvis.
Albert, Todd J +14 more
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Clinical methods to quantify trunk mobility in an elite male surfing population [PDF]
Background: Thoracic mobility in the sagittal and horizontal planes are key requirements in the sport of surfing; however to date the normal values of these movements have not yet been quantified in a surfing population. Objectives: To develop a reliable
Abbott, Allan +4 more
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Spinal involvement in mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome): presentation, diagnosis and management. [PDF]
Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (MPS IVA), also known as Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome, is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulphate sulphatase (GALNS). MPS IVA is multisystemic but manifests
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Introduction: Nonosteoporotic burst vertebral fracture could commonly be treated with conservative or surgical approach. Currently, decision-making process is based on thoracolumbar (TL) AO spine severity injury score.
Federico Fusini +6 more
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Correlation Between Lumbopelvic and Sagittal Parameters and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults With Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis. [PDF]
Study Design:Secondary analysis of prospective, multicenter data. Objective:To evaluate impact of sagittal parameters on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults with lumbosacral spondylolisthesis.
Berven, Sigurd +4 more
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Comparison of breath quality in COVID-19 patients with kyphosis and without kyphosis [PDF]
Introduction: One of the problems caused by COVID-19 is decreased lung function and muscle weakness. Excessive increase in the curvature of the thoracic spine is known as a kyphosis deformity.
Zahra Hormati +3 more
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