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An Analysis of Sagittal Spinal Alignment in 100 Asymptomatic Middle and Older Aged Volunteers

Spine · 1995 · Vol. 20(12) · pp. 1351–1358

Daniel E. Gelb✉(Advanced Device Technology (United States))Lawrence G. Lenke(Advanced Device Technology (United States))Keith H. Bridwell(Advanced Device Technology (United States))Kathy Blanke(Advanced Device Technology (United States))Kevin W. McEnery(Advanced Device Technology (United States))

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Abstract

The majority of asymptomatic individuals are able to maintain their sagittal alignment despite advancing age. Loss of distal lumbar lordosis is most responsible for sagittal imbalance in those individuals who do not maintain sagittal alignment. Spinal fusion for deformity should take into account the anticipated loss of lordosis that may occur with age.

Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Medical Imaging and Analysis Spinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesMedicineAsymptomaticSagittal planePhysical medicine and rehabilitationOrthodonticsPhysical therapyAnatomySurgery