Abstract
Purpose The aim of this study was to describe the disease-related sagittal balance changes in relation to the sacropelvic morphology of PD patients with different durations of disease.
Highlights
Compared to the amount of data regarding non neurogenic deformities, scientific papers focusing on sacro-pelvic morphology and sagittal balance in patients affected by Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are represented by few case studies or cohorts
Even if the average value of radiographic parameters appeared normal (Table 2), 3 patients (9.6%) had a LL below 20°, and 3 (9.6%) a lumbar kyphosis; 12 (38.7%) presented a TK above 55°
Published: 4 December 2014 doi:10.1186/1748-7161-9-S1-O41 Cite this article as: Bissolotti et al.: Spinopelvic balance: new biomechanical insights with clinical implications for Parkinson’s Disease
Summary
Compared to the amount of data regarding non neurogenic deformities, scientific papers focusing on sacro-pelvic morphology and sagittal balance in patients affected by Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are represented by few case studies or cohorts. Scoliosis above 20° (Cobb angle=30.8±14.4°), while 11 (35.4%) presented a mild form between 11° and 20° (Cobb angle= 11.2±2.1°). Even if the average value of radiographic parameters appeared normal (Table 2), 3 patients (9.6%) had a LL below 20°, and 3 (9.6%) a lumbar kyphosis; 12 (38.7%) presented a TK above 55°
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