• The aims of this study were to explore the correlations between thoracic kyphosis (TK) and lumbar lordosis (LL) parameters and to build corresponding linear regressions to predict TK morphology and the thoracolumbar inflection point (IP) determined by individual LL parameters in asymptomatic adults. (europeanspinejournal.org)
  • Kyphosis refers to the normal apical-dorsal sagittal contour of the thoracic and sacral spine. (medscape.com)
  • Precise indications for surgical treatment of Scheuermann kyphosis remain to be defined but should be based on evaluation of global sagittal alignment and the use of standard indications for spine deformity. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with fractures have historically been treated with laminectomy alone, especially in the thoracic spine, and they often have had progressive kyphosis at the fracture site. (medscape.com)
  • Multiple fractures lead to an increased thoracic kyphosis ('widow's stoop) 6 . (hpathy.com)
  • The thoracolumbar junction begins at the T9 vertebra and extends to L2, and is the location of the spines change from kyphosis, the slight outward curvature of the thoracic vertebrae, to the lordosis, or inward curvature, of the lumbar spine. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • This different from the condition known as kyphosis , where the spine has an abnormal, forward-oriented curvature. (hss.edu)
  • Im wondering if you have had someone pass this test sitting then when they stand they fail due to improper stabilization while standing like the hamstrings stabilizing rather than your glutes causing maybe lumbar kyphosis and more thoracic flexion while standing due to ground force reactions of gravity? (mytpi.com)
  • The patient was discharged with paracetamol and dihydrocodeine PRN for analgesia, with follow-up planned one week later to monitor progression of the thoracic kyphosis. (hindawi.com)
  • Without a neurological injury, correcting thoracolumbar kyphosis and preventing mechanical failure should be the main concerns. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Thoracolumbar, segmental, and vertebral kyphosis and anterior and posterior vertebral height were measured preoperatively, postoperatively, at one-year, and at the end of follow-up in the radiological study. (ijssurgery.com)
  • The statistical analysis consisted of a descriptive analysis, and we used the t test to compare the preoperative, postoperative, one-year, and end-of-follow-up radiographs to observe a thoracolumbar T10-L2 kyphosis increase. (ijssurgery.com)
  • The thoracolumbar kyphosis increased during the follow-up, without pain, disability, or mechanical failure. (ijssurgery.com)
  • The majority of the injuries are found in the thoracolumbar area (T10-L2) due to the anatomical characteristics of the region, which is a transition zone from rigid thoracic kyphosis to mobile lumbar lordosis. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Kyphosis posture is neither good for the spine, nor for your height and this occurs because of kyphosis posture is not merely due to the bending of the bones. (jonespainrelief.com)
  • MRI of the cervical spine showed pathological changes. (hpathy.com)
  • Upper cervical spine injuries are frequent due to the increasing number of road accidents and falls. (hpathy.com)
  • Miss Asima, age 12 years, was diagnosed with caries of the spine and paraspinal abscess by MRI Cervical Spine . (hpathy.com)
  • M.R.I. of cervical spine were performed. (hpathy.com)
  • I have 12-degree scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine which was measured fromT2-L3 a grade 2rotatory component primarily involving the thoracic spine, a 17- degrees dextroscoliosis of the cervical spine measured from C3-C7, and a pelvic tilt of 3.8-degree. (medhelp.org)
  • Here, we present a rare case of a large multicomponent, combined epidural and subdural spinal hematoma extending from the cervical spine to the low thoracic spine that was treated conservatively. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Developmental Deformity in the Cervical Spine 26. (acco.be)
  • Subaxial Cervical Spine Injuries 37. (acco.be)
  • Adjacent Segment Degeneration and Disease of the Cervical Spine 59. (acco.be)
  • If myelopathy is present, a negative result from the Hoffmann test makes cervical spine involvement unlikely. (medscape.com)
  • Intuitively, after thoracolumbar fusion to the pelvis and PSO, cervical compensation is one remaining mechanism to restore sagittal balance [ 21 ] due to the flexibility of the cervical spine (Figure 3). (medscape.com)
  • Similar mechanisms of radicular pain are postulated to occur in the thoracic and cervical spine as well. (medscape.com)
  • Injuries to the spine include the bone (vertebrae), soft tissue and the spinal cord itself. (hpathy.com)
  • This detailed and life sized section of the spine displays the sacrum and coccygeal region in full, including the 1-4th vertebrae of the coccyx, as well as the full lumbar spine, and partial thoracic spine (T8-T12). (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • This double-life size model depicts two thoracic vertebrae with the integrated rib ends and costovertebral articulations. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • Overview This Axis Scientific Vertebrae Set includes Atlas, Axis, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Vertebrae with Sacrum and Coccyx securely fastened to the base for a great desktop reference. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • This top of the line lumbar spine has been created from casts of original human bone, making it the perfect model for an uncompromised view of the human vertebrae. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • However, there is some variability in the number of vertebrae in the lumbar spine throughout the human population. (yoganatomy.com)
  • Although the vast majority of people have five lumbar vertebrae, the number of vertebrae in the lumbar spine can range from four to six. (yoganatomy.com)
  • Within the lumbar section of our spine, the vertebrae have a particular shape that is unique to that section. (yoganatomy.com)
  • The bodies of the vertebrae (the bony area that the discs sit between) in the lumbar section are generally wider and thicker than those of the cervical and thoracic vertebrae. (yoganatomy.com)
  • The surfaces where one vertebra connects to the vertebrae above and below (the facet joints) are also more vertically oriented compared to other sections of the spine. (yoganatomy.com)
  • In this area, where the thoracic vertebrae meet the lumbar vertebrae, the angle of orientation of the vertebrae transitions from being more in the horizontal plane to being more in the sagittal plane. (yoganatomy.com)
  • Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral x-rays of the thoracic spine were taken to demonstrate the alignment of the vertebrae. (hindawi.com)
  • At the first follow-up appointment lateral X-ray of the thoracic spine showed no displacement of the vertebrae, and fortnightly follow-up was arranged thereafter. (hindawi.com)
  • A mass at the level of thoracic vertebrae is detected during the general physical examination. (proton-vet.com)
  • the most being around the 9th- 14th thoracic vertebrae. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • This long, strong muscle runs along the top of the thoracic and lumbar spine to the pelvis attaching to each vertebrae. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • The ribs attach to the thoracic vertebrae via small synovial facet joints. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • Spinal Trauma Trauma to the spine may cause injuries involving the spinal cord, vertebrae, or both. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Scoliosis is a lateral (or sideways) curvature of the spine in one or more places. (hss.edu)
  • However, adults may also be diagnosed with scoliosis, either when a curve that existed in their youth progresses, or as a de novo (newly diagnosed condition) that can result from degenerative changes in the spine or osteoporosis . (hss.edu)
  • What part of the spine curves in people with scoliosis? (hss.edu)
  • The curvature shown in the left image is the normal curve of the spine when it is viewed from the side (not scoliosis). (hss.edu)
  • Scoliosis causes an abnormal curve of the spine or backbone. (thejournal.ie)
  • Scoliosis Ireland notes the curve can bend to the left or to the right and can be in the lower part of the spine (a lumbar curve), the upper part of the spine (a thoracic curve), or go from the upper to lower part of the spine (a thoracolumbar curve). (thejournal.ie)
  • Scoliosis curvature posture is usually in the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine (upper back or mid back), if a rib hump or asymmetry of the lumbar spine is found, or if the shoulders are different heights, it is possible that the individual has scoliosis. (jonespainrelief.com)
  • The scoliosis curvature posture is typically lateral in nature, meaning that it shifts the spine to one side or another in an S or C shape. (jonespainrelief.com)
  • Adults may develop functional scoliosis curvature posture in the presence of severe muscle spasm caused by muscle strain, another injury, or degeneration of the spine. (jonespainrelief.com)
  • 29 studies were included, of which extracted the frequency of positive events to changes in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as the frequency of scoliosis between schoolchildren. (bvsalud.org)
  • The angulation can increase as the fracture heals, placing pressure on the spinal cord and further pressure on the anterior column of the spine. (medscape.com)
  • Fracture dislocations of the thoracic and lumbar spine comprise less than 3% of all spinal injuries 5 . (hpathy.com)
  • Thoracolumbar Fracture-Dislocations are rare fractures associated with a posterior facet dislocation occurring at the thoracolumbar junction. (orthobullets.com)
  • We report the first case of a combined bony and soft tissue Chance fracture in the thoracic spine, with late presenting displacement following conservative management. (hindawi.com)
  • We report a case of combined bony and soft tissue Chance fracture in the thoracic spine, which, to the authors' knowledge, is the first such report in the literature. (hindawi.com)
  • However, at ten weeks following initial presentation, the patient complained of increased thoracic back pain, and lateral X-ray of the thoracic spine suggested displacement of the vertebra at the fracture site. (hindawi.com)
  • Two-segment fusion is an effective technique and allows initial deformity kyphotic correction after thoracolumbar burst fracture. (ijssurgery.com)
  • Purpose To compare the efficacy and safety of the percutaneous screw fixation (PSF) and the open pedicle screw fixation (OPSF) on thoracolumbar (TL) fracture. (researchgate.net)
  • Isolated fracture of a single thoracic or lumbar vertebra, classified as type A2 or A3 according to the AOSpine classification. (who.int)
  • also have a thoracolumbar fracture (because of the axial load to the skeleton when landing on the heels). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Grossbach AJ, Dahdaleh NS, Abel TJ, Woods GD, Dlouhy BJ, Hitchon PW (2013) Flexion-distraction injuries of the thoracolumbar spine: open fusion versus percutaneous pedicle screw fixation. (springer.com)
  • A large number of spinal injuries are of the thoracolumbar region of the spine. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • It is susceptible to a number of injuries More than any other area of the spine! (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • These spinal dislocation fractures result from violent traumatic injuries and are associated with a very high incidence of neurologic deficit resulting from the translation of the spine. (medscape.com)
  • Of the injuries affecting the thoracolumbar spine, dislocation fractures are the most unstable, secondary to the soft-tissue and bony disruption resulting from the high-energy mechanics of injury. (medscape.com)
  • Chance fractures are flexion-distraction injuries to the spine. (hindawi.com)
  • Chance fractures are flexion-distraction injuries to the spine, usually seen in individuals who have been restrained by a seatbelt during a road traffic accident (RTA) [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries 38. (acco.be)
  • Injuries to the spine, infections, and benign or malignant tumors were excluded. (bvsalud.org)
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation at the fractured vertebra in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures. (springer.com)
  • Percutaneous screw fixation combined with intermediate screws at the fractured vertebra could more effectively restore and maintain fractured vertebral height, and is an acceptable, minimally invasive surgical choice for patients with type A thoracolumbar fractures. (springer.com)
  • Spinal bend in this area is only achieved by the accumulation of tiny movements between each vertebra along the length of the spine and is dependent on the amount of movement within each intevertebral joint. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • Moreover, predictive models for thoracic alignment, particularly cumulative TK, based on LL parameters were proposed, which could better delineate anatomical relationships, guide thoracic construction during adult spinal deformity surgery and may help preventing proximal junctional failure. (europeanspinejournal.org)
  • Samdani AF, Hwang SW, Singla A, Bennett JT, Ames R, Kimball J. Outcomes of Patients With Syringomyelia Undergoing Spine Deformity Surgery: Do Large Syrinxes Behave Differently than Small? (chkd.org)
  • [ 13 , 14 ] The relationship of preoperative or postoperative CD after thoracolumbar spinal deformity surgery has been illustrated as well. (medscape.com)
  • The Seated Trunk Rotation Test is designed to identify how much rotational mobility is present in the thoraco-lumbar spine. (mytpi.com)
  • Lateral flexion of the thoraco-lumbar spine can be stimulated by a reflex positioned beneath the rider's leg. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • When working together they create flexion and lateral flexion of the thoraco-lumbar spine. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • Compression fractures of the thoracolumbar spine have a flexion compression mechanism of injury. (hpathy.com)
  • In the last several years, the lateral transpsoas approach to the thoracic and lumbar spine, also known as extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) or direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF), has become an increasingly common method to achieve fusion. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • The minimally invasive lateral transpsoas approach to the lumbar and thoracic spine, also known as extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) or direct lateral interbody fusion (DLIF), was first described in 2001. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Lateral bend refers to the curvature of the horse's spine around the rider's inside leg on circles and corners. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • There is a very small amount of lateral flexion in the lumbar spine and none in the sacrum. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • It supports and extends (hollows) the spine and contributes to lateral flexion. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • Weber BR, Grob D, Dvorak J, Muntener M (1997) Posterior surgical approach to the lumbar spine and its effect on the multifidus muscle. (springer.com)
  • Kramer M, Katzmaier P, Eisele R, Ebert V, Kinzl L, Hartwig E (2001) Surface electromyography-verified muscular damage associated with the open dorsal approach to the lumbar spine. (springer.com)
  • The thoracolumbar junction represents a region of the spine in which the relatively rigid thoracic area transitions to the more mobile lumbar spine, on the basis of anatomic changes in the vertebral body, facet joints, and adjacent ribs. (medscape.com)
  • Diagnosis is made with radiographs of the thoracolumbar spine. (orthobullets.com)
  • In the course of clinical diagnosis and treatment, there are still some patients with thoracolumbar compression fractures whose bone mineral density has not yet reached the diagnostic criteria of osteoporosis and is only in a state of osteopenia. (researchsquare.com)
  • Differential Diagnosis of Surgical Disorders of the Spine 67. (acco.be)
  • See also the articles Degenerative Disk Disease and Thoracic Spine Fractures and Dislocations [in the Orthopedic Surgery section]. (medscape.com)
  • transportation to a trauma center using spine immobilization precautions with a spinal board and cervical collar. (orthobullets.com)
  • Medical charts of the department of orthopaedic trauma surgery were screened for thoracic or lumbar spine fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The MRI report showing caries of spine and paraspinal abscess and she was advised for surgery by a consultant. (hpathy.com)
  • We work excellently with the departments of thoracic surgery, rheumatology amd infectiology. (uniklinikum-dresden.de)
  • The Department for Visceral-, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery provides a wide range of advanced surgical procedures in a sophisticated facility that unites medical excellence with compassionate care. (uniklinikum-dresden.de)
  • Written and edited by world-renowned experts in the field, Benzel's Spine Surgery: Techniques, Complication Avoidance and Management, 5th Edition, provides expert, step-by-step guidance on the evaluation and management of disorders of the spine. (acco.be)
  • This definitive, two-volume work explores the full spectrum of techniques used in spine surgery, giving you the tools you need to hone your skills and increase your knowledge in this challenging area. (acco.be)
  • History of Spine Surgery 2. (acco.be)
  • Complications in Spine Surgery: Expected Rates and Classification Part 2: Pathophysiology of Spinal Disorders Section 2.1: Pathophysiology of Congenital and Developmental Disorders 18. (acco.be)
  • Although thoracic OLF in young athletes who have underwent decompression surgery has been reported, the removal of posterior spinal bony elements and ligamentous complex may often cause postoperative thoracolumbar instability. (bvsalud.org)
  • Thoracic spinal mass affecting the spinous processes and the dorsal lamina of the vertebral bodies of T6 and T7, with bone, soft tissue and fat attenuating components. (proton-vet.com)
  • Thoracolumbar vertebral fractures represent a challenging treatment, with initial instability and secondary deformity, neurological injury, or both being the main concern. (ijssurgery.com)
  • 2 of them became permanent- ly paraplegic and 2 others who had severe thoracic vertebral fractures and paraplegia on first observation were transferred to other hospitals for treatment. (who.int)
  • This affects people with progressive, thoracolumbar curves (curves that span the thoracic and lumbar sections of the spine). (hss.edu)
  • The spinous processes are larger and more rounded in the lumbar spine than in other sections of the spine. (yoganatomy.com)
  • The reported advantages include minimally invasive access to the spine, less blood loss compared to open procedures, decreased operative times, shorter hospital stays, and less postoperative pain. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Lower VAS Spine scores were calculated in patients with intra- or postoperative complications (44.7 (± 16.7) vs. 65.8 (± 24.5), p=0.0447). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Neurodegenerative Disorders in the Adult Spine Section 2.7: Pathophysiology of Postoperative Spinal Disorders 56. (acco.be)
  • The Human Spine Anatomy Chart is another excellent example of a melding of beauty and education in the anatomical arena. (anatomywarehouse.com)
  • The gross anatomical features of the thoracolumbar spine are shown in Figures 30-1 , 30-2 , 30-3 , 30-4 , 30-5 , and 30-6 . (mhmedical.com)
  • The neck, from the poll to the withers, is the most flexible part of the spine with the majority of the flexion occurring at the cervicothoracic junction at the base of the neck. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • When stimulated on one side, this reflex causes slight rotation of the ribs and flexion of the spine away from the pressure. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • Motor examination of all the lumbar roots, including L2-L4 (knee extension), L4 (inversion), L5 (dorsiflexion), and S1 (eversion and plantar flexion) is helpful for evaluating nerve root involvement in the lumbar spine and cord compression in the thoracic spine. (medscape.com)
  • Conclusions: The flexion-relaxation response is ubiquitous in the lumbar erector spinae and is present in the hamstrings and lower thoracic erector spinae, although not consistently in all subjects. (cdc.gov)
  • On the superior end, the lumbar spine meets the thoracic spine above it at what is called the thoracolumbar junction. (yoganatomy.com)
  • The thoracolumbar junction is the area from T-11 or T-12 through L-1 or L-2. (yoganatomy.com)
  • Like the thoracolumbar junction, at the lumbosacral junction, we have a primary curve going one direction meeting a secondary curve that goes the other direction. (yoganatomy.com)
  • The unique anatomy of the thoracolumbar junction predisposes this level of the spinal column to dislocation fractures. (medscape.com)
  • The orientation of the facet joints changes from the frontal plane in the thoracic spine to the more oblique plane at the thoracolumbar junction. (medscape.com)
  • are common in the thoracic spine (usually below T6) and lumbar spine, particularly near the T12-L1 junction. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Figure 5: Diagram showing the sections of the healthy spine, with the neck (cervical) section at the top, followed below by the thoracic and lumbar sections, the sacrum and the coccyx (tailbone). (hss.edu)
  • On the inferior end, the lumbar spine connects to the sacrum. (yoganatomy.com)
  • The thoracic spine, one of the most rigid sections of the spinal column is further hampered by the saddle. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • Twenty-two AKAs (81%) originated from a left thoracic or a left lumbar radicular branch, and 5 (19%) arose from the right. (thejns.org)
  • Is the pain mainly located in the thoracolumbar spine, and is it radicular or mechanical in nature? (medscape.com)
  • Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) have been endorsed by the North American Spine Society and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (formerly, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research) of the Department of Health and Human Services as an integral part of nonsurgical management of radicular pain from lumbar spine disorders. (medscape.com)
  • We performed an analysis of the late outcomes of thoracolumbar fractures after minimally invasive thoracoscopic ventral instrumentation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • McLain RF (2006) The biomechanics of long versus short fixation for thoracolumbar spine fractures. (springer.com)
  • Court C, Vincent C (2012) Percutaneous fixation of thoracolumbar fractures: current concepts. (springer.com)
  • Our research has compared the clinical and imaging effects of percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) in the treatment of Osteopenic thoracolumbar vertebral compression fractures (Osteopenic VCFs). (researchsquare.com)
  • In rare cases, back pain may be referred pain resulting from thoracic, abdominal, pelvic , retroperitoneal , or cardiovascular causes. (amboss.com)
  • Nonspinal causes include thoracic, abdominal, pelvic , retroperitoneal , or cardiovascular conditions that can manifest with referred pain to the back. (amboss.com)
  • The visceral sensory division carries signals mainly from the viscera of the thoracic and abdominal cavities. (medscape.com)
  • the cauda equina represents the terminal nerve roots of the lumbosacral spine present below this site. (medscape.com)
  • Primary Tumors of the Spine 47. (acco.be)
  • Metastatic Tumors of the Spine 48. (acco.be)
  • Intradural Extramedullary Spine Tumors 49. (acco.be)
  • Brachial Plexus Tumors Extending into the Cervicothoracic Spine Section 2.6: Pathophysiology of Syndromic Disorders Affecting the Spine: Connective Tissue and Vascular 51. (acco.be)
  • Proper planning is instrumental in the management of primary spine tumors. (aofoundation.org)
  • Pain in the thoracic area signifies mechanical pain that is possibly secondary to fractures, degenerative disc disease, tumors, or infections. (medscape.com)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Congenital thoracolumbar spine deformities. (duke.edu)
  • Congenital thoracolumbar spine deformities. (duke.edu)
  • Congenital thoracolumbar spinal deformities are a common and frequent reason for referral to spine surgeons. (duke.edu)
  • It is important for the practicing neurosurgeon to be knowledgeable of surgical and nonsurgical treatments of patients with congenital thoracolumbar spinal deformities in order to better understand which patients will ultimately progress and necessitate surgical treatment. (duke.edu)
  • The overall shape of the lumbar spine is curved in toward the body and is often referred to as a lordotic curve. (yoganatomy.com)
  • That is our primary curve in the spine. (yoganatomy.com)
  • Theoretically, this should be moderate and regular within the spine from poll to tail following the curve of the ground track. (horsesinsideout.com)
  • Verlaan JJ, Diekerhof CH, Buskens E, van der Tweel I, Verbout AJ, Dhert WJ, Oner FC (2004) Surgical treatment of traumatic fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine: a systematic review of the literature on techniques, complications, and outcome. (springer.com)
  • There is some controversy about which is the best approach, decompression technique and number of fixed levels in the surgical treatment for burst thoracolumbar fractures. (ijssurgery.com)
  • We established a novel surgical technique that preserves the posterior spinal elements, including the spinous processes, facet joints, and supraspinous and interspinous ligaments for thoracic OLF. (bvsalud.org)
  • Nine patients received thoracic or lumbar AR-guided percutaneous pedicle screws. (nih.gov)
  • In all, 63 screws were placed (32 thoracic, 31 lumbar). (nih.gov)
  • all screws were Gertzbein-Robbins grade A or B (96.8% grade A, 3.2% grade B). This accuracy was achieved in the thoracic spine regardless of pedicle cancellous bone morphology. (nih.gov)
  • Thoracic pedicle screws are inserted according to the standard technique. (aofoundation.org)
  • Retrospective analyses were performed for 9 patients who underwent thoracic and/or lumbar percutaneous pedicle screw placement guided by ARHMD technology. (nih.gov)
  • Thoracic spine pain in the general population: Prevalence, incidence and associated factors in children, adolescents and adults. (advanced-trainings.com)
  • There's actually very little research on incidents and prevalence of thoracic spine pain, upper back pain. (advanced-trainings.com)
  • To estimate the prevalence of spine postural deviations in Brazilian schoolchildren. (bvsalud.org)
  • Searches were conducted in databases EMBASE, LILACS, PubMed, SCOPUS, SciELO, Science Direct, and Web of Science, as well as manual searches to identify studies that evaluated the prevalence of spine postural deviations in Brazilian schoolchildren. (bvsalud.org)
  • Even performing the meta-analysis separated by subgroups according to the spine region, the heterogeneity level it was up to 90%, it is not possible to perform the meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of spine postural deviations in Brazilian schoolchildren. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is low strength of evidence to establish a consensus about the values of the prevalence of spine postural deviations in Brazilian schoolchildren. (bvsalud.org)
  • Like other stingrays, Asterotrygon lacks thoracic ribs but possesses cartilage around the spine called thoracolumbar synarcual cartilage. (wikipedia.org)
  • As the thoracic spine loses its structural rigidity with floating ribs at T11 and T12, the orientation of the facet joints also changes from a more frontal projection to oblique and then sagittal in the upper lumbar spine. (medscape.com)
  • Global alignment of the spine refers to the alignment of the entire spine in multiple planes. (medscape.com)
  • Nicoll favored early return of function regardless of nonanatomic alignment of the spine. (medscape.com)
  • Between August 2003 and December 2008, 70 patients with thoracolumbar fractures (T5-L2) underwent ventral thoracoscopic stabilisation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Neuromuscular Disorders in the Pediatric Spine 55. (acco.be)
  • Conclusions: A navigation-assisted micro-window excision of thoracic OLF effectively preserved the spinal posterior bony elements and ligamentous complex. (bvsalud.org)
  • The present study demonstrates diminished long-term quality of life in patients treated with thoracoscopic ventral spine when compared with the outcome of german reference population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The authors evaluate a radiographic database of ASD patients undergoing multilevel Schwab Grade II Osteotomies and thoracolumbar fusion to the pelvis to characterize the incidence of CD. (medscape.com)
  • Outcomes measured include radiologic images (superior inferior endplate angle), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), VAS Spine Score, quality of life scores SF-36 and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Involvement of all three spinal columns (see Pathophysiology ) generally necessitates operative intervention to stabilize the spine and optimize neurologic recovery and patient rehabilitation. (medscape.com)