Research approach of cervical kyphosis
- VernacularTitle:颈椎后凸畸形的研究进展
- Author:
Zhen WANG
;
Jiwei TIAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cervical spine;
kyphosis;
balance;
imbalance
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(18):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
According to the concept of sagittal spinal balance, the alternating curves of cervical and lumbar lordosis and thoracic and sacral kyphosis enable the head to be positioned over the trunk and pelvis. But the sagittal imbalance represents departure from this ideal form. Cervical kyphosis may represent the most disabling of these imbalances, for it can cause pain, postural difficulties, or neurologic deficit. A summary and discussion is reviewed regarding the anatomy, biomechanics, etiology, clinical presentation, laboratory examination and treatment of this condition.
