ReviewFrontiers in endocrinology2020
The Clinical Relevance of Hyperkyphosis: A Narrative Review.
Review in Frontiers in endocrinology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06970470 (Efficacy of Spinal Orthoses in Functional Mobility of Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 56 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Efficacy of Spinal Orthoses in Functional Mobility of Older Adults With Hyperkyphosis: Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial
Who cites it
56 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Can We Quantify Aging-Associated Postural Changes Using Photogrammetry? A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Pooled it
- The relationship between thoracic kyphosis and age, and normative values across age groups: a systematic review of healthy adults.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of vitamin D3, omega-3s, and a simple home exercise program on incident vertebral fractures: the DO-HEALTH randomized controlled trial.Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2025Trial
- Improving spinal alignment through innovative resistance training with outdoor fitness equipment in middle-aged and older adults: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Effects of telerehabilitation-based respiratory and corrective exercises among the elderly with thoracic hyper-kyphosis: a clinical trial.BMC geriatrics · 2024Trial
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- Reliability of the Biomechanical Assessment of the Sagittal Thoracic Spine on Radiographs Used in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Literature Review.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The Effects of Movement-Based Exercises Combined with Respiratory Techniques on the Thoracic Kyphosis Angle in Individuals with Thoracic Hyperkyphosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery on Thoracic Kyphosis and the Correlation Between Supine CT and Standing X-Rays: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The relationship between thoracic kyphosis and Q angle with balance and falls in patients with osteoporosis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Clavicle fractures and high-grade acromioclavicular joint injuries do not affect posture and thoracic kyphosis in young adults: A prospective comparative study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Improved Chronic Low Back Pain, Radiographic Alignment, and Patient Reported Outcomes Following Postural Rehabilitation Protocols: A Case Series of Two Patients with 18- and 26-Months Follow-Up.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Preoperative Fulcrum Flexibility >80% Is Associated With Clinical Success in Vertebral Body Tethering.Global spine journal · 2026Article
- Preoperative Traction for Pediatric Spinal Deformity Correction: A Technical Review.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Review
- Latent profile analysis of health-related quality of life among older adults with age-related thoracic hyperkyphosis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Differences in Distance Perception and Balance in Female Students with and without Upper Crossed Syndrome: A Comparative Study.International journal of school health · 2026Article
- The Effects of Corrective Exercises and Respiratory Biofeedback on the Kyphosis Angle and Electrical Activity of Trapezius Muscles in Male Adolescents With Kyphosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Health science reports · 2026Article
- CT morphometric analysis of thoracic vertebrae and pelvic parameters: implications for kyphosis and postural balance.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- The association between hyperkyphosis and physical function in geriatric outpatients with frailty.Archives of osteoporosis · 2026Article
- Friedelin Ameliorates Nucleus Pulposus Inflammation by Increasing p65 Autophagic Degradation to Inhibit NF-κB Signalling Pathway.Journal of cellular and molecular medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
The kyphosis angle of the thoracic spine tends to increase with aging. Hyperkyphosis is a kyphosis angle, exceeding the normal range. This narrative literature review aims to provide an overview of the current literature concerning kyphosis measurement methods, the etiology and adverse health effects of hyperkyphosis. As of yet, a well-defined threshold for hyperkyphosis is lacking. To attain more generalizability and to be able to compare study results in older adults, we propose to define age-related hyperkyphosis as a Cobb angle of 50° or more in standing position. Hyperkyphosis may be a potentially modifiable risk factor for adverse health outcomes, like fall risk and fractures. Additionally, hyperkyphosis may indicate the presence of osteoporosis, which is treatable. Prospective and intervention studies, using a Cobb angle of 50° as a clear and uniform definition of hyperkyphosis, are warranted to investigate the clinical relevance of hyperkyphosis.
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