A single measurement of spinal curvature from a CT image did not predict physical function in older adults.
About Kyphosis
Kyphosis is a spinal disorder, which is derived from Greek word – 'kyphos' which means bowed or bent. Spinal curve of the backbone in the upper back causes bowing of the backbone. It also affects the lower back.
Kyphosis is a spinal disorder, which is derived from Greek word – 'kyphos' which means bowed or bent. Spinal curve of the backbone in the upper back causes bowing of the backbone. It also affects the lower back.
‘Thoracic kyphosis and physical function in women and men did not find a direct correlation between measurements of forward curvature in the upper back (kyphosis) and a decline in physical function.’
To date, the natural history of hyperkyphosis is not well understood. In addition, most studies on the subject have focused on a population of adults over 65 years of age, many of whom may already have developed hyperkyphosis and impairments in physical function. If early signs of hyperkyphosis in a relatively younger population were to predict subsequent declines in physical function as they aged, this would put added importance on timely intervention to delay or prevent adverse outcomes for people before it is too late.
However, this particular study, titled, "Thoracic kyphosis and physical function in women and men: The Framingham Study" did not find a direct correlation between measurements of forward curvature in the upper back (kyphosis) and a decline in physical function.
Vitamin D for Stress Free Breathing
Patients with chronic lung diseases are at a risk for vitamin D deficiency. Clinical trials are in process to test the potential of Vitamin D correction therapies for asthma, COPD and cystic fibrosis.
Patients with chronic lung diseases are at a risk for vitamin D deficiency. Clinical trials are in process to test the potential of Vitamin D correction therapies for asthma, COPD and cystic fibrosis.
Lead author, Amanda Lorbergs PhD, said, "We anticipated that adults with worse thoracic kyphosis would be at risk for poor physical function. However, our findings suggest that a single measurement of spinal curvature from a CT image did not predict physical function."
Advertisement
Thoracic Spine Curvature can be Passed on from Parents to Offspring
Hyperkyphosis - extreme forward curvature of the upper spine - may be heritable, or passed on from parents to offspring, revealed a new study.
Hyperkyphosis - extreme forward curvature of the upper spine - may be heritable, or passed on from parents to offspring, revealed a new study.
Source-Eurekalert
Former Rugby Players At Higher Risk Of Developing Cervical Spine Degeneration
Rugby players had narrow vertebral canals (which house the spinal cord) and narrow foramen, through which spinal nerve roots exit the vertebral canal.
Rugby players had narrow vertebral canals (which house the spinal cord) and narrow foramen, through which spinal nerve roots exit the vertebral canal.
