Eur Spine J September 2019 PMID 31332569

Sagittal balance of the spine.

J C Le Huec, W Thompson, Y Mohsinaly, C Barrey, A Faundez

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What people are saying

Many comments reflect a consensus on the significance of sagittal balance, with posts discussing its role in surgical planning, normal versus pathological states, and linking parameters like spino-pelvic measurements. Phrases such as 'key for treatment strategy' and 'comprehensive resource' convey both appreciation and an intent to apply this knowledge, demonstrating thoughtful engagement and recognition of its impact on practice.

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The majority express positive recognition of the article's importance, emphasizing the role of sagittal balance in clinical practice and surgical planning.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate genuine interest, with some posts highlighting applications in specific populations like children, adolescents, or older adults.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts often reference specific parameters and clinical implications, indicating thoughtful engagement rather than superficial acknowledgment.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication influences the field, as evidenced by references to guidelines, surgical strategies, and influential literature reviews.

Abstract in brief

  • The sagittal balance of the spine refers to its natural alignment, maintained by muscles, which is crucial for efficient posture and gait, with various parameters like pelvic incidence and cervical/ lumbar curvatures used to analyze it.
  • These parameters include constant factors like pelvic incidence and variable ones such as sacral slope and pelvic tilt, as well as cervical and thoracolumbar curvatures; tools like the ODHA angle help assess overall balance.
  • Understanding these measurements and their relationships helps in planning surgeries, managing age-related changes, and addressing complications like transitional syndromes, although studying their role in gait is still ongoing.

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Larry Cohen (PhD)
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Excited to share our paper in the posture, back pain and ageing domain (gulp!) Assoc. between potentially modifiable clinical factors and sagittal balance of the spine in older adults https://t.co/EP6KKP1pr8 @SDennis_USYD @evpappas @Kathy_Refshauge @MilenaSimic14 @syd_health https://t.co/4eSNlfKDWy

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Check out this analysis of #spinopelvic parameters: a help to guide the surgical strategy in #spinal surgery. https://t.co/1G0BASnGbU https://t.co/7RyrVTe25U

Jul 24, 2019 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 4,063 followers View post →
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It is becoming clear the need for a global understanding and preoperative study of the sagittal balance of the spine even in one level lumbar fusions. https://t.co/xMRVqd0nR0

Sep 29, 2024 · 9 likes · 890 followers View post →
María J. Díaz Candamio
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Sagital balance of the #spine Spino-pelvic parameters including the cervical spine and head to guide spinal surgery Odontoid hip axis angle: the most efficient parameter to analyse the global body balance @EurSpineJournal vía @WendeNGibbs #MSKRad #neuroRad https://t.co/3VEOGexMKM https://t.co/DR9wzPtmEu

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Understanding Sagittal Spine Balance in Surgery

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Sagittal balance of the spine - a geometric force-line model https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.24.25321026v1

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It is becoming clear the need for a global understanding and preoperative study of the sagittal balance of the spine even in one level lumbar fusions. https://t.co/xMRVqd0nR0

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Sagittal balance of the spine - lumbar lordosis or lumbosacral lordosis? https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.03.19.24304424v1

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Excited to share our paper in the posture, back pain and ageing domain (gulp!) Assoc. between potentially modifiable clinical factors and sagittal balance of the spine in older adults https://t.co/EP6KKP1pr8 @SDennis_USYD @evpappas @Kathy_Refshauge @MilenaSimic14 @syd_health https://t.co/4eSNlfKDWy

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Hate scoliosis studies? Maybe more interesting if you know what the surgeons are looking for and why #spine #ASSR #neurorad #MSKrad https://t.co/IJkpEXWPg3

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