Global sagittal alignment of the spine, pelvis, lower limb after vertebral compression fracture and its effect on quality of life

Global sagittal alignment of the spine, pelvis, lower limb after vertebral compression fracture and its effect on quality of life

Abstract Background Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are the most common among all osteoporotic fractures. The body may compensate to the kyphosis from vertebral compression fractures with lordosis of the adjacent spinal segments, rotation of the pelvis, knee flexion and ankle dorsiflexion. Ho...

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Main Authors: Leo Tsz Ching Chau, Zongshan Hu, Koko Shaau Yiu Ko, Gene Chi Wai Man, Kwong Hang Yeung, Ying Yeung Law, Lawrence Chun Man Lau, Ronald Man Yeung Wong, Winnie Chiu Wing Chu, Jack Chun Yiu Cheng, Sheung Wai Law
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Global sagittal alignment
Vertebral compression fracture
Biplanar radiographs
Quality of life
Lower limb
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04311-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04311-8

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