This review of the literature presents the current understanding of Scheuermann's kyphosis and investigates the controversies concerning conservative and surgical treatment. There is considerable debate regarding the pathogenesis, natural history and treatment of this condition. A benign prognosis with settling of symptoms and stabilisation of the deformity at skeletal maturity is expected in m...

this paper presents an auto redundant technique for analysis of grid with curved members.this technique is based on the force method, but in the technique choice of the redundant iscompletely eliminated. the analysis technique is found very effective, accurate andprogrammable. a comprehensive c++ program has been developed to compute internalforces at the end of each member of the grid for diff...

BACKGROUND Only recently have data been published attempting to validate a technology and technique suitable for targeted delivery of biological payloads to the human spinal cord. OBJECTIVE To characterize the development and evolution of a spine-stabilized microinjection platform as a vehicle for biologics delivery to the cervical and thoracolumbar spine on the basis of preclinical experienc...

Mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), with Cobb<20°, was hypothesized as the right stage to intervene prevent progression. AIS curve can be categorized into either structural or non-structural depending on spine morphology (flexibility). Using X-ray characterize curves remains clinical gold standard while compromising risks of radiation exposure. In previous works, 3D ultrasound imaging h...

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to access the flexibility of the spine in women practicing yoga as a part of the "University for Health" project. [Subjects and Methods] The study included 56 women ranging in age between 50-79 and attending 90 minutes hatha yoga sessions once a week. The measurements were performed twice-at the beginning of the project and after its completion, i.e., after 2...

Nucleotomy is a common surgical procedure to treat disc herniations. The potential occurrence of segmental instability after surgery, however, is suspected to necessitate re-operation and fusion. Although in vitro studies support the theory of destabilization after nucleotomy, a prior, in-house animal study contrarily revealed an increase in stability after surgery. To identify which structural...

Studying in the higher education institutions is characterised by intellectual stress and a decrease level of physical activity applicants. Physical contributes to health promotion, improvement functional state cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous systems; raising fitness performance, ensuring diverse harmonious development student youth.&#x0D; The lack has negative impact on health,...

BACKGROUND There is limited outcome measure support for chiropractic manipulative therapy in the management of ankylosing spondylitis. An improvement in specific indices for both function and disease activity during chiropractic therapy for ankylosing spondylitis has not previously been reported. OBJECTIVE To measure changes in function and disease activity in a patient with ankylosing spondy...

AIM The aim of the study was to develop new equipment for the assessment of the flexibility of the spine with different forces. This new system should provide a different perspective to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) for the selection of fusion levels and surgical success. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighteen patients suffering from AIS who were scheduled to undergo posterior instrumented spi...