Is Breast Size Related to Prevalent Thoracic Vertebral Fracture? A Cross‐Sectional Study
Large breasts may increase the likelihood of thoracic vertebral fractures by increasing the mechanical loading of the spine. We examined breast size as a factor associated with prevalent thoracic vertebral fractures, also considering its relationship ...
Linda Spencer +4 more
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Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis Association With Thoracic Spine Kyphosis [PDF]
STUDY DESIGN: A descriptive study of the association between diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and kyphosis. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of DISH with Cobb angle of kyphosis in a large cohort of older subjects from the Health ...
Cauley, Jane +9 more
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Thoracic kyphosis and the prevalence of advanced uterine prolapse
OBJECTIVE: To determine if there is an association between the degree of thoracic kyphosis and the prevalence of advanced uterine prolapse in women. METHODS: A retrospective case-control study compared the degree of thoracic kyphosis among white women ...
L LIND +5 more
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Posterior-Only Approach with Pedicle Screws for the Correction of Scheuermann's Kyphosis [PDF]
Study DesignRetrospective study (level of evidence: level 3).PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of the posterior-only approach with pedicle screws for the treatment of Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK ...
Adem Cobden +5 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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CHANGES IN SAGITTAL BALANCE IN THORACOLUMBAR POSTTRAUMATIC KYPHOSIS SURGERY
Objective: The analysis of the X-ray results of surgical treatment performed in patients with post-traumatic thoracolumbar kyphosis and identification of the compensatory mechanism for this deformity.
KONSTANTIN BORZYKH, VICTOR RERIKH
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Introduction of the Novel Radiographic Line (L5-Kyphosis Apex Line) Intended to Evaluate Scheuermann’s Disease and Postural Kyphosis Progression on Standard Lateral X-Rays [PDF]
Study Design Cross-sectional and follow-up nested study. Purpose To assess the reliability of the L5-kyphosis apex line (L5-KAL) evaluation and determine the association between changes in L5-KAL, changes in radiological parameters, and changes in ...
Tomer Bezalel +2 more
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Breast size, thoracic kyphosis & thoracic spine pain - association & relevance of bra fitting in post-menopausal women: A correlational study. [PDF]
Background: Menopause would seem to exist as a period of accelerated changes for women and their upper torso mechanics. Whether these anthropometric changes reflect changes in pain states remains unclear.
L. Spencer (23302765) +1 more
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STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVE:To define thoracic compensation and investigate its association with postoperative reciprocal thoracic kyphosis and proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.: Adult spinal deformity (ASD)
Schwab, Frank J +18 more
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THORACIC KYPHOSIS TREATED WITH GLOBAL POSTURAL REEDUCATION [PDF]
This article describes the case of a patient subjected to physical therapy who had thoracic kyphosis of 55 degrees, chronic lumbar pain, and other postural deviations.
Pita, Marisa de Castro
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