The shape and mobility of the thoracic spine in asymptomatic adults – A systematic review of in vivo studies

A comprehensive knowledge of the thoracic shape and kinematics is essential for effective risk prevention, diagnose and proper management of thoracic disorders and assessment of treatment or rehabilitation strategies as well as for in silico and in vitro models for realistic applications of boundary conditions.After an extensive search of the existing literature, this study summarizes 45 studies on in vivo thoracic kyphosis and kinematics and creates a systematic and detailed database. The thoracic kyphosis over T1 –12 determined using non-radiological devices (34°) was relatively less than measured using radiological devices (40°) during standing.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research