Thoracolumbar Junction

Chonnam National University Hospital120 enrolled

Overview

Several studies have investigated the mechanical behavior of the thoracolumbar spine. However, an accurate reference for normal functional local alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction is still illusive. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional cohort study with a balanced distribution of age and sex of healthy subjects to examine the normal alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction using dynamic plain radiography. This study aimed to provide data that can be used when planning surgery or performing rehabilitation in pathological situations.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

120

Conditions

Spinal Curvatures

Interventions

plain radiography (x-ray)RADIATION

Radiographic imaging of the subjects was performed, and anteroposterior, lateral, flexion-extension, and right-left lateral bending radiograph views were obtained

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 78 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * A total of 120 asymptomatic healthy volunteer subjects aged 20 to 79 without back pain complaints were included if they successfully met the study's exclusion criteria Exclusion Criteria: * (1) coronal deformity (Cobb angle \> 10°); (2) a history of prior spine surgery; (3) a history of hip or knee arthroplasty or any other realignment surgery of the lower extremities (osteotomy, trauma, etc.); (4) complaints of back or neck pain that resulted in missed work, affected daily living activities, participation in recreational activities or required narcotic pain medication; (5) degenerative or pathologic conditions of the spine that necessitated physician intervention (i.e., physician appointment or epidural steroid injections); (6) non-ambulatory patients; (7) a history of neuromuscular disorders, inflammatory arthritis, or congenital anomalies; and (8) pregnancy

Locations (1)

Chonnam National University Hospital

Gwangju, Dong-gu, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Normal Functional Local Alignment and Segmental Motion at the Thoracolumbar Junction

The present study measured the normal functional Local Alignment and Segmental Motion at the Thoracolumbar junction based on the age and sex of healthy subjects

Time frame: 2year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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