Introduction Aging of the spine is characterized by facet joints arthritis, degenerative disc
disease and atrophy of extensor muscles resulting in a progressive kyphosis. Recent studies …

The measure of radiographic pelvic and spinal parameters for sagittal balance analysis has
gained importance in reconstructive surgery of the spine and particularly in degenerative …

Introduction The differences in sagittal spino-pelvic alignment between adults with chronic
low back pain (LBP) and the normal population are still poorly understood. In particular, it is …

Introduction The main objective of all the sagittal compensating mechanisms is to allow a
subject to stand and keep an erect position. Materials and methods The cascade of …

Introduction Many studies suggest the importance of the sagittal sacropelvic balance and
morphology in spinal and hip disorders. This study describes the normal age-and sex …

The relation of the pelvis to the spine has previously been overlooked as a contributor to
sagittal balance. However, it is now recognized that spinopelvic alignment is important to …

Background The sitting position has become the most common posture in today's workplace.
In relation to this position, kinematic analysis of the lumbar spine is helpful in understanding …

The sagittal orientation and osteoarthritis of facet joints, paravertebral muscular dystrophy
and loss of ligament strength represent mechanical factors leading to degenerative …

Background Comparatively little is known about the relation between the sagittal vertical
axis and clinical outcome in cases of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis. The objective …

Introduction To date, few studies have focused on spinopelvic sagittal alignment as a
predisposing factor for the development of degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS). The …