Age-related loss of lumbar spinal lordosis and mobility--a study of 323 asymptomatic volunteers. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 BACKGROUND:The understanding of the individual shape and mobility of the lumbar spine are key factors for the prevention and treatment of low back pain.
Marcel Dreischarf +10 more
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Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2018 Background: Hyperlordosis is defined as an abnormal increase in the lumbar arch of >40°. This study compared two taping techniques include abdominal muscles and hamstrings taping for the treatment of lumbar hyperlordosis.
Sara Abolahrari Shirazi +4 more
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Early and Late Reoperation Rates With Various MIS Techniques for Adult Spinal Deformity Correction. [PDF]
, 2018 Study designA multicenter retrospective review of an adult spinal deformity database.ObjectiveWe aimed to characterize reoperation rates and etiologies of adult spinal deformity surgery with circumferential minimally invasive surgery (cMIS) and hybrid ...
Akbarnia, Behrooz A +14 more
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Hypogravity reduces trunk admittance and lumbar muscle activation in response to external perturbations [PDF]
, 2020 Reduced paraspinal muscle size and flattening of spinal curvatures have been documented after spaceflight. Assessment of trunk adaptations to hypogravity can contribute to develop specific countermeasures.
Caplan, Nick +13 more
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Outcomes of Fusions From the Cervical Spine to the Pelvis. [PDF]
, 2018 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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The lumbar spine has an intrinsic shape specific to each individual that remains a characteristic throughout flexion and extension [PDF]
, 2014 Peer ...
Aspden, Richard M +4 more
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The Reliability of Standing Sagittal Measurements of Spinal Curvature and Range of Motion in Older Women With and Without Hyperkyphosis Using a Skin-Surface Device. [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate the intrarater reliability of a skin-surface instrument (Spinal Mouse, Idiag, Voletswil, Switzerland) in measuring standing sagittal curvature and global mobility of the spine in older women with and
Akbarzadeh Baghban, Alireza +7 more
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Гений oртопедии, 2018 Introduction Until now, the rates of poor results of lumbar spinal fusion remain high. It is associated with the development of adjacent segment disease and spinopelvic imbalance.
Aleksandr Ia. Aleinik +3 more
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Evaluating Kyphosis and Lordosis in Students by Using a Flexible Ruler and Their Relationship with Severity and Frequency of Thoracic and Lumbar Pain [PDF]
Asian Spine Journal, 2015 Study DesignA cross-sectional, descriptive study.PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between kyphosis and lordosis measured by using a flexible ruler and musculoskeletal pain in students of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences ...
Sedigheh-Sadat Mirbagheri +4 more
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Is Sacral Extension a Risk Factor for Early Proximal Junctional Kyphosis in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery? [PDF]
, 2020 Study designRetrospective cohort study.PurposeTo investigate the role of sacral extension (SE) for the development of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.Overview of literatureThe development of PJK is ...
Ames, Christopher +10 more
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