BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Limited data exist on the natural history of thoracic
kyphosis in elderly patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the statistical …

There are many ways to measure thoracic kyphosis ranging from simple clinical to more
complex assessments. We evaluated the correlation among four commonly used kyphosis …

Background Thoracic hyperkyphosis, or loss of lumbar lordosis, is often equated with
osteoporosis because vertebral fractures are assumed to be a major causative factor …

Objective Several measures can quantify thoracic kyphosis from radiographs, yet their
suitability for people with osteoporosis remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to …

Objective To evaluate the association between thoracic kyphosis and physical function.
Design Prospective cohort. Setting Framingham, Massachusetts. Participants Framingham …

Hyperkyphosis (HK), or increased anterior curvature of the thoracic spine, is common in
older persons. Although it is thought that vertebral fractures are the major cause of HK, only …

Hyperkyphosis is implicated in a mounting list of negative outcomes, including higher
mortality. Hyperkyphosis research is hindered due to difficulties inherent in its measurement …

Background Thoracic kyphosis is reported to increase with ageing. However, this
relationship has not been systematically investigated. Peoples' kyphosis often exceeds 40° …

Abstract Objectives. To compare the Cobb technique for measuring kyphosis with an
alternative Cobb method and a computer‐assisted curve assessment technique, and to …

Study Design. Retrospective review. Objective. The aim of this study was to describe
thoracic kyphosis (TK) in a normal asymptomatic population and to evaluate the association …