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Approaches for evaluation of thoracic kyphosis [PDF]
The advanced age in people leads to a trend toward increasing the kyphotic curve in the thoracic section of the spine.This report aims to provide an updated overview of the approaches for evaluation of thoracic kyphosis applied in practice and to analyse
Filkova, Sylviya; Medical University of Varna
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Background: A spinal extension and intensive rehabilitation program reduced the symptoms and pain of kyphosis, and improved function.Objects: This study aimed to demonstrate the effect of a spine extension device on the de-gree of thoracic kyphosis and ...
Ju-hyeon Kim +5 more
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Inter-relationship between altered thoracic- kyphosis angle and core stability and its effect on quality of life among female subjects with hyper-kyphosis [PDF]
Background: The hyper-kyphotic posture may result in altered alignment of the shoulder and pelvic girdle which may develop compensatory changes in the spinal segments above and below. Thus, affecting the components which maintain the core stability.
Dalal, Aashwi Asheshkumar +1 more
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Sagittal curve and high metal density in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Objectives: To analyze radiographically the postoperative kyphosis from patients undergoing surgical treatment for AIS with pedicle screws in all vertebrae included in the arthrodesis. Methods: Retrospective study.
Fabio Araújo Fernandes +6 more
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Thoracic kyphosis affects spinal loads and trunk muscle force [PDF]
Background and Purpose: Patients with increased thoracic curvature often come to physical therapists for management of spinal pain and disorders.
van Dieen, J.H. +7 more
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Congenital Kyphosis in Thoracic Spine Secondary to Absence of Two Thoracic Vertebral Bodies [PDF]
Congenital thoracic kyphosis at D6-D7 vertebral body level has been encountered in an 18-month-old boy without neurological deficit. The constellation of the spine malformation complex such as incomplete development of the vertebral bodies associated ...
Priya Kale +4 more
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Can Lumbopelvic Parameters Be Used to Predict Thoracic Kyphosis at all Ages? A National Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Benjamin Blondel +2 more
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Thoracic Volume Modeling in Virtual Sagittal Curve Progression
Introduction Scheuermann's kyphosis is a primary sagittal plane deformity that manifests in adolescence. The wedged vertebrae cause increased thoracic kyphosis and a foreshortened thoracic length.
Charles Ledonio +4 more
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Background In patients with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), systematic assessment and management of cervical instability, cervicomedullary and thoracolumbar junction spinal stenosis and spinal cord compression averts or arrests irreversible neurological ...
Ya-Ting Jan +6 more
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Effect of physiotherapy on spinal alignment in children with postural defects
Objectives This paper assesses the effect of neurophysiological rehabilitation in children with postural defects on the depth of thoracic kyphosis, lateral spinal deviation and rotation of spinal motor segments.
Anna Zmyślna +7 more
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