The goal of this review is to discuss the mechanisms of postural degeneration, particularly
the loss of lumbar lordosis commonly observed in the elderly in the context of evolution …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The sagittal alignment of the pelvis represents the basic
mechanism for maintaining postural equilibrium, and a number of methods were developed …

We report a nearly complete lumbar spine from the Middle Pleistocene site of the Sima de
los Huesos (SH) that is assigned to the previously published SH male Pelvis 1 [Arsuaga JL …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the inter-and intra-observer variability of
the computerized radiologic measurements using Keops® and to determine the bias …

Purpose To review the current literature on methods of accurate numeration of vertebral
segments in patients with Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTVs). LSTVs are a common …

Previous work suggests females are evolutionarily adapted to have greater lumbar lordosis
than males to aid in pregnancy load‐bearing, but no consensus exists. To explore further …

Spinopelvic sagittal balance (SSB) and standing posture are influenced by pelvic
morphology and especially pelvic inclination (PI). Abnormal sagittal spine alignment makes …

Spinopelvic alignment refers to the interaction between pelvic orientation, spinal curvatures,
and the line of gravity. In a healthy modern human, this alignment is characterized by …

Purpose Pelvic incidence is a position-and posture-independent parameter used to quantify
sagittal balance of the spine, sacrum, pelvis and hips. Its functional consequences have …

The shape of the lumbar spine in the sagittal plane varies between individuals and as a
result of postural changes but it is not known how the shape in different postures is related …