STUDY DESIGN: A description of pedicle subtraction osteotomy for correction of kyphotic deformity of the cervical-thoracic spine and a prospective evaluation of the surgical outcomes. OBJECTIVES: To describe the surgical technique and the postoperative results of pedicle subtraction osteotomy in the upper thoracic spine and the cervical-thoracic junction. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Pedicle sub...

among the deformities of the spine in sagittal plane, kyphosis is one of the most important cases in the study of postural control from the mechanical standpoint because the smallest deviation of upper limb, that is almost 60 percent of total body weight in standing position, causes displacement of body center of mass to forward and finally will causes weaker balance performance in kyphotic ind...

BACKGROUND Theoretically, dynamic thoracic compliance (DTC) should be reduced by vertical expandable prosthetic titanium ribs (VEPTR) since titanium rods, scar tissue and ossifications increase stiffness of the rib cage. The effect of VEPTR on thoracic compliance has not yet been elucidated. The impact of VEPTR on the development of sagittal balance has not been fully investigated. PATIENTS A...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to find out the indicators distribution plantar pressure in two-legged stands with open and closed eyes experienced rhythmic gymnasts. Materials methods: 31 highly qualified gymnasts (candidates masters sports Russia), age 18.5 ± 0.5 years, experience gymnastics 13.5 1.5, performed three upright postures on footscan ® podometric platform RSscan: main sta...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether trunk position sense is impaired in people with poststroke hemiparesis. BACKGROUND Good trunk stability is essential for balance and extremity use during daily functional activities and higher level tasks. Dynamic stability of the trunk requires adequate flexibility, muscle strength, neural control, and proprioception. While deficits of trunk muscle strength hav...

Methods 64 consecutive PD patients were included: 53 males, 11 females; 69.5±8.1 years; 5.6±4.1 years of disease (YOD); Hoehn Yahr (H&Y) 2.4±1.1, UPDRS-M 16.1±12.5. The clinical assessment included HY and UPDRS-M score, Pain NRS 0-10 and trunk rotation in bending (ATR). Lumbar lordosis (LL), thoracic kyphosis (TK), scoliosis curves (SC), spinosacral angle (SSA), spinopelvic angle (SPA), pelvic ...