Interrelationships of cervical spine sagittal alignment and whole spinopelvic alignment under implications of musculoskeletal health among independent elderly women in Taiwan: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older women are at increased risk of spinal misalignment and its associated complications. This study investigated the influence of age, grip strength, and various sagittal spinal parameters on spinal alignment. The results indicate the need for comprehensive management strategies.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 200 older women who underwent bone health evaluations at the orthopedic department of a hospital. The study participants underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, grip strength measurement, and full-length spine radiography. Clinical and radiographic parameters were analyzed through Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses.

Results

Significant correlations were identified between grip strength and spinal parameters such as

SUBMITTER: Yu TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527247 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature