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Recent News and Articles on the Keywords: flatback syndrome + flatback + 0.13  Related to the article below (Last Update: 8/5/2008)

Influence of Cage Geometry on Sagittal Alignment in Instrumented Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. -
S G?dde, E Fritsch, M Dienst, D Kohn - Spine, 2003 - spinejournal.com
... lumbar lordosis in both groups (P = 0.14 and P = 0.13) nor between both ... 17 A more
extended sagittal malalignment can even cause iatrogenic flatback syndrome. ...

Complications in the Adult Spinal Deformity Patient Having Combined Surgery: Does Revision Increase … -
DA Linville, KH Bridwell, LG Lenke, R Vedantam, P … - Spine, 1999 - spinejournal.com
... with pseudarthrosis, implant failure, and flat back syndrome. ... surgery for failed
back surgery syndrome. ... the Successful Treatment of Flatback Deformity (Fixed ...

Thoracolumbar Deformity Arthrodesis Stopping at L5: Fate of the L5-S1 Disc, Minimum 5-Year Follow-up … -
CA Kuhns, KH Bridwell, LG Lenke, C Amor, RA Lehman … - Spine, 2007 - spinejournal.com
... sagittal imbalance related to flatback syndrome, post-traumatic ... 3.45, respectively
(P = 0.13), and the ... osteotomy secondary to postoperative flat back syndrome. ...

Respiratory Function and Cosmesis at Maturity in Infantile-onset Scoliosis. -
CJ Goldberg, I Gillic, O Connaughton, DP Moore, MC … - Spine, 2003 - spinejournal.com
... age was 1.6 years and SD was ?0.92 (range 0.13-3.2), with a ... standard posterior fusion
with Harrington instrumentation, did not have flat-back syndrome, had a ...

Respiratory Function and Cosmesis at Maturity in Infantile-onset Scoliosis -
S Topography, P Numbers, K Points - Spine, 2003 - spinejournal.com
... age was 1.6 years and SD was ?0.92 (range 0.13-3.2), with a ... standard posterior fusion
with Harrington instrumentation, did not have flat-back syndrome, had a ...
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[PDF] Biomechanical comparison: stability of lateral-approach anterior lumbar interbody fusion and lateral … -
SM Kim, TJ Lim, J Paterno, J Park, DH Kim - J Neurosurg Spine, 2005 - jnspg.org
... and via the anterior discectomy approach were 0.803 0.07 and 0.804 0.13 g/cm, ... increases
the amount of space for nerve roots, and prevents a flat-back syndrome. ...

A matched MR study twenty-five years after surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
AJ Danielsson, CG Cederlund, S Ekholm, AL … - Founded in 1921 by Gosta Forssell. Published by the …, 2001 - Blackwell Synergy
... Four patients developed a flat back syndrome (lumbar pain subsequent to reduction
of lumbar lordosis ... 0.25, p=0.17 for the patients and r s =?0.13, p=0.47 for ...
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THE PREVALENCE OF DISC AGING AND BACK PAIN AFTER FUSION EXTENDING INTO THE LOWER LUMBAR SPINE: A … -
AJ Danielsson, CG Cederlund, S Ekholm, AL … - Acta Radiologica, 2001 - informaworld.com
... Disc herniation ns (p?0.13) ns (p?0.99) ... No patients or controls showed any reflex
asymmetry or positive SLR. Four patients developed a flat back syndrome ...

A new skin-surface device for measuring the curvature and global and segmental ranges of motion of … -
AF Mannion, K Knecht, G Balaban, J Dvorak, D Grob - European Spine Journal, 2004 - Springer
Page 1. Abstract There is an increasing awareness of the risks and dangers of
exposure to radiation associated with repeated radiographic ...

MK-801 produces a reduction in anxiety-related antipredator defensiveness in male and female rats … -
D Caroline Blanchard, RJ Blanchard, ADP Carobrez, … - Psychopharmacology, 1992 - Springer
... at high doses, a PCP-like syndrome characterized by ... Flat back approach and stretch
attend were later combined ... Lie 0.00 (0.00) 0.13 (0.13) 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00 ...

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Flatback Syndrome

The spine has two curves, which helps it carry the weight of the trunk, arms and neck in a balanced way. The spine curves slightly backwards where it joins the pelvis. This curve is called lordosis. At chest level where the ribs join the spine, it curves slightly forward. This curve is called kyphosis.

Flatback syndrome occurs when there is a loss either of lordosis or kyphosis or both, making the spine straight. Persons with flatback syndrome appear stooped forward and often have difficulty standing up straight.

Symptoms

In addition to the appearance of their backs, persons with flatback syndrome may also have:

  • A sensation of falling forward
  • Chronic pain in the back muscles
  • Difficulty with certain daily activities
  • Fatigue
  • Stooping at the end of the day

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Many patients with a significant flatback deformity require a cane or a walker to assist them when walking because they are stooped forward and their weight is not centered over their pelvis and legs. The condition can be a source of significant pain, disability and frustration.

Causes and Risk Factors

Flatback syndrome sometimes occurs after scoliosis has been corrected. The rods used to straighten the abnormal curve of the scoliosis tend to also straighten out the normal curves of the back. The condition can also result from arthritis of the spine or spinal fusion surgery.

Diagnosis

A diagnosis is based on the patient's medical history and a physical examination.

Treatment

In the past, flatback was associated with spine surgery to correct the side-to-side curves of scoliosis or to fuse bones. Today surgeons are often able to correct scoliosis while keeping as much as possible of the normal curves of the spine.

Treatment options will depend on the causes and degree of the flatback syndrome present in a patient. Persons with this condition should consult with specialists who are expert in treating spinal deformities in adults.

 
 
 
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