The postcranial axial skeleton exhibits considerable morphological and functional diversity
among living primates. Particularly striking are the derived features in hominoids that …

Spondylolysis in the adolescent athlete is a common problem. MRI is a good study for
diagnosis, although further studies need to be done in order to show its advantages over …

Background Whether differences exist in male and female lumbar lordosis has been
debated by researchers who are divided as to the nature of variations in the spinal curve …

This study was designed to characterize the vertebral body (VB) shape, focusing on
vertebral wedging, along the thoracic and lumbar spine, and to look for shape variations with …

Background: Little information is available on vertebral motion in patients with discogenic
low back pain under physiological conditions. We previously validated a combined dual …

Study Design. Study analyses dimensions, angular orientations, and symmetry of articular
facets at the L5–S1 junction associated with transitional anomalies comprising (1) L5–S1 …

The aim of this study is to establish whether facet tropism (FT) and orientation (FO) are
associated with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS). A retrospective computerized …

Background Correct sagittal alignment with a balanced pelvis and spine is crucial in the
management of spinal disorders. The pelvic incidence (PI) describes the sagittal pelvic …

The mechanics of the lumbar spine are heavily dependent on the underlying anatomy.
Anatomical measures are used to assess the progression of pathologies related to low back …

Background: In early studies, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had low sensitivity and
positive predictive value in the evaluation of the pars interarticularis pathology; however …