Analysis of Relationships between Spinal Deformity and Walking Ability in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Introduction: This study aimed to determine impacts on walking ability of spinal deformity and imbalance as distinct from movement disorders in Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods: Thirty-two patients (15 males, 17 females; mean age 72.5 years) were analyzed. Three, thirteen, eleven, and five wer...

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Main Authors: Yutaka Nakamura, Yutaka Machida, Hiroki Hanawa, Masayoshi Kanai, Satoshi Asano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2019-10-01
Series:Spine Surgery and Related Research
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ssrr/3/4/3_2018-0046/_pdf/-char/en