NCT06138912

Thoracolumbar Junction

Normal Functional Local Alignment and Segmental Motion at the Thoracolumbar Junction: A Cross-Sectional Study of Healthy Subjects

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 120 (actual)
• Sponsor: Chonnam National University Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 78 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Several studies have investigated the mechanical behavior of the thoracolumbar spine. However, an accurate reference for normal functional local alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction is still illusive. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional cohort study with a balanced distribution of age and sex of healthy subjects to examine the normal alignment and segmental motion at the thoracolumbar junction using dynamic plain radiography. This study aimed to provide data that can be used when planning surgery or performing rehabilitation in pathological situations.

Conditions

• Spinal Curvatures

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
RADIATION	plain radiography (x-ray)	Radiographic imaging of the subjects was performed, and anteroposterior, lateral, flexion-extension, and right-left lateral bending radiograph views were obtained

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-01-03
• Primary completion: 2021-12-31
• Completion: 2021-12-31
• First posted: 2023-11-18
• Last updated: 2023-11-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: South Korea