The authors have performed a retrospective study of 20 patients who underwent surgical treatment for kyphosis secondary to trauma (10 patients) or Scheuermann's disease (10 patients) between 1992 and 2000. The mean follow-up was 60 months (range, 32-90) and 59.5 months (range, 24-109) respectively. Radiological evaluation of Scheuermann kyphosis included assessment of thoracic kyphosis angle (T...

AIM: For the last 20 years, various problems caused by internet has brought attention to researchers. People who actively use Internet can spend 40 80 hours per week on a computer or phone. Their sleep patterns, daily life and exercise habits change over time. These changes bring along some illnesses such as back pain, neck pain carpal tunnel syndrome. Many of these ailments underlie postural d...

Background: According to clinical observations, foot hyperpronation is very prevalent and may cause malalignment of the lower extremity, leading to structural and functional deficits in standing and walking. This study aimed at investigating the effect of foot hyperpronation on spine alignment in the standing position.   Methods: Thirty-five healthy males with an age range of 18-30 year...

Purpose: The aim of the study was to observe relationship between age, body mass index (BMI), physical activity, and kyphosis angle parameters with respiratory function capacity in community-dwelling older adults determine main predictor.
 Methods: A prospective cross-sectional carried out 70 adults. Physical activity level questioned Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE). Thoracic degrees wer...

Scheuermann’s disease (juvenile kyphosis dorsalis) is a structural kyphosis of the thoracic spine initially described by Scheuermann in 1921. It occurs commonly in adolescents (0.4-8.3% of the general population). It is characterized by irregularities of the vertebral end plates, the presence of Schmorl’s nodes, disk-space narrowing, and vertebral wedging. Scheuermann’s disease is rarely associ...

AIM This study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of one-stage posterior approach in treating consecutive multiple-segment thoracic tuberculosis with kyphosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective study was performed. The data of 22 patients with consecutive multi-level thoracic tuberculosis who underwent one-stage posterior approach of debridement, bone grafting, and drainage with pedicle ...

Scheuermann kyphosis is a structural deformity of the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine that develops prior to puberty and deteriorates during adolescence. There is limited information on its natural history but many patients are expected to have a benign course. Severe kyphosis can progress into adult life and cause significant deformity and debilitating back pain. Conservative treatment include...