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Cervical Deformity Arising From Upper Thoracic Malalignment [PDF]

Neurospine, 2020
This study aims to describe the surgical management of cervical deformity arising from outside the cervical spine because of upper thoracic malalignment, using pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO). Cervical spine deformity is a complex topic and it can be
Ibrahim Obeid, Louis Boissiere, Anouar Bourghli   +2 more
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Thoracic Segmental Spinal Anesthesia for Upper Thoracic Spine Fractures: A Case Series. [PDF]

Cureus
Chandra R, Imbelloni LE, Khan IA, Singh A.   +3 more
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Sex-specific effects of localized muscle fatigue on upper body kinematics during a repetitive pointing task

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022
Background Females are reported to have a higher risk of musculoskeletal disorders than males. Repetitive motions can lead to muscle fatigue, which may play a mediator role in the development of musculoskeletal disorders.
Chen Yang, Julie N. Côté
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Upper Thoracic Spine Fractures Outcomes and Complications in King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Riyadh

Journal of Spine Practice, 2021
Introduction: Upper thoracic spine fractures (T1-T6) are not uncommon. They are often high-energy injuries complicated by multiple life-threatening comorbidities.
Faisal Konbaz
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Dorsal scapular nerve entrapment neuropathy managed by ultrasound-guided hydrodissection – a case report

Journal of Ultrasonography, 2021
There are myriad causes for upper thoracic and interscapular pain which include pathologies involving the thoracic spine, costovertebral joints, facet joints and muscles (rhomboids and levator scapulae). Dorsal scapular nerve entrapment and the resulting
Sharma Gaurav Kant, Botchu Rajesh
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Upper Thoracic Compensation against Global Malalignment and Spinopelvic Mismatch in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients Analyzed Using the EOS Imaging System

Spine Surgery and Related Research, 2023
Introduction: Patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD) develop compensatory mechanisms. The Cobb angle between T4 and T12 has been used as a standard to define thoracic kyphosis (TK) because radiological evaluation is difficult in upper thoracic region.
Masatsune Sato, Masaaki Uesugi, Takuya Kawai, Yosuke Kobayashi, Yoichi Aota   +4 more
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Effects of obesity on breast size, thoracic spine structure and function, upper torso musculoskeletal pain and physical activity in women

Journal of Sport and Health Science, 2020
Purpose: This study investigated the effects of obesity on breast size, thoracic spine structure and function, upper torso musculoskeletal pain and physical activity participation in women living independently in the community.
Julie R. Steele, Celeste E. Coltman, Deirdre E. McGhee   +2 more
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How Does the Rib Cage Affect the Biomechanical Properties of the Thoracic Spine? A Systematic Literature Review

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022
The vast majority of previous experimental studies on the thoracic spine were performed without the entire rib cage, while significant contributive aspects regarding stability and motion behavior were shown in several other studies.
Christian Liebsch, Hans-Joachim Wilke
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Upper thoracic spine mobilization and mobility exercise versus upper cervical spine mobilization and stabilization exercise in individuals with forward head posture: a randomized clinical trial

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2017
Background Although upper cervical and upper thoracic spine mobilization plus therapeutic exercises are common interventions for the management of forward head posture (FHP), no study has directly compared the effectiveness of cervical spine mobilization
Juchul Cho, Eunsang Lee, Seungwon Lee
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The impact of osteotomy grade and location on regional and global alignment following cervical deformity surgery

Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 2019
Introduction: Correction of cervical deformity (CD) often involves different types of osteotomies to address sagittal malalignment. This study assessed the relationship between osteotomy grade and vertebral level on alignment and clinical outcomes ...
Peter G Passias, Samantha R Horn, Tina Raman, Avery E Brown, Virginie Lafage, Renaud Lafage, Justin S Smith, Cole A Bortz, Frank A Segreto, Katherine E Pierce, Haddy Alas, Breton G Line, Bassel G Diebo, Alan H Daniels, Han Jo Kim, Alex Soroceanu, Gregory M Mundis, Themistocles S Protopsaltis, Eric O Klineberg, Douglas C Burton, Robert A Hart, Frank J Schwab, Shay Bess, Christopher I Shaffrey, Christopher P Ames, International Spine Study Group   +25 more
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