Age-Related Changes and Spinal Sagittal Alignment in Asymptomatic Community Dwelling Adults Over 50.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Monocentric, retrospective, cross-sectional study.

Objective

To investigate the age-related normative values of sagittal parameters and establish their relationships in asymptomatic community-dwelling adults aged over 50.

Background context

Degenerative changes in the spine with aging alter the sagittal balance, causing spine pathologies. However, there was a lack of comprehensive study on age-related normative values of sagittal alignment and their relationship during degenerative evolution.

Methods

Among a total of 1,370 volunteers, 701 asymptomatic volunteers were recruited. Participants underwent a lateral X-ray, and sagittal parameters were assessed using a customized computer application.

Results

Age showed a stronger correlation with

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12502937 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature