Alteration in cervical spine mechanics in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome patients

Conclusion In OSAS patients, there was a significant association between alterations in cervical spine mechanics, severity and positional dependency. Cervical lordosis, but not the atlas angle, was a significant negative predictor of severity and positional dependency. Further studies are needed to validate these results and to study the effect of improving spinal curvature and angular rotation on severity and positional dependency in OSAS patients.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research