Background
Knowledge of the normal value of sagittal curves of spine is essential during the assessment of the posture of the body.
Aim of the study
The goal of the study is to outline normal values of thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis in adolescents.
Patient population
One thousand one hundred and fifty six adolescents (622 M and 534 F) aged 11–14 years from Czestochowa.
Methods
The measurement of curves in the sagittal plane were performed during clinical analysis of the body posture using plurimeter-V by Rippstein.
Results
See Table 1.
Conclusion
The applied method of the measurement is simple and useful in clinical practice.
References
Rigo M, Quera-Salvá G, Villagrasa M: Sagittal configuration of the spine in girls with idiopathic scoliosis: progressing rather than initiating factor. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2006, 123: 90-4.
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Durmala, J., Detko, E. & Krawczyk, K. Values of thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis in adolescents from Czestochowa. Scoliosis 4 (Suppl 1), O53 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-7161-4-S1-O53
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-7161-4-S1-O53