Longitudinal changes in spinal kyphosis, lordosis, and range of motion in aging populations: a 10-year study.

Hiroaki Nakashima, Shunsuke Kanbara, Sadayuki Ito, Naoki Segi, Jun Ouchida, Ippei Yamauchi, Yoshinori Morita, Shiro Imagama

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan. [email protected] of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan. [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess longitudinal changes in spinal alignment and range of motion (ROM) across different age groups over 10 years, focusing on thoracic kyphosis (TK), lumbar lordosis (LL), and spinal inclination angle (SIA), identify key inflection points in age-related spinal changes, and explore their clinical implications for maintaining postural control and preventing falls in older adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims to identify key inflection points in age-related spinal changes that could inform strategies for maintaining postural control and preventing falls in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses aspects of physical decline associated with aging, which can impact longevity and quality of life.

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