Validity of flexicurve and motion capture for measurements of thoracic kyphosis vs standing radiographic measurements.

ABSTRACT: Thoracic kyphosis varies among healthy adults and typically increases with age. Excessive kyphosis (hyperkyphosis) is associated with negative health. Spinal alignment also affects spine loading, with implications for conditions such as vertebral fractures and back pain. Valid measurements of kyphosis are necessary for clinical and research assessment of age-related posture changes, and to support improved biomechanical understating of spine conditions. Independent validation of non-radiographic techniques, however, remains limited. The goal of this study was to compare standing radiographic kyphosis measurements with non-radiographic measurements and predictions of thoracic kyphosis using flexicurve and motion analysis markers, in order to determine their validity. Thirteen non-radiograph

SUBMITTER: Grindle DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7524230 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature