Systematic review of imaging comparisons of spinal alignment among standing positions in healthy adolescents or adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: SOSORT 2023 award winner.

Brianna J Fehr Annika Visser Eric C Parent

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2023)

Meta-analysis evidence showed elevated arm positions modify sagittal measurements compared to standing. Most studies did not report on all relevant parameters. It is unclear which position best represent habitual standing.

Keyphrases

systematic review
meta analyses
young adults
physical activity
case control
high resolution
spinal cord
randomized controlled trial
photodynamic therapy
fluorescence imaging