Sagittal lumbo-pelvic alignment in the sitting position of elderly persons.

Introduction: In elderly persons, the sitting position in daily life is very important due to the weakness in locomotion. In previous studies, sagittal spinal alignment was mainly analyzed in the standing position. However, in order to study the sagittal spinal alignment of elderly persons, the estimation of spinal alignment in the sitting posture is also important.

Irreducible dislocation of the radial head with undisplaced olecranon fracture in a child: a case report.

Irreducible isolated dislocation of the radial head is a rare injury. In this study, we describe a patient with irreducible dislocation of the radial head associated with an undisplaced fracture of the olecranon. A 6-year-old girl fell down while walking and suffered injury to the posterior aspect of the proximal ulnar shaft with the right elbow in a slightly flexed position.

Clasped position for measurement of sagittal spinal alignment.

Lateral whole-spine radiography is a useful tool in the management of spinal deformity, but the most appropriate arm position during radiography has yet to be determined. In this prospective study, we evaluated 26 adult volunteers and 22 patients with lumbar spinal canal stenosis. Lateral whole-spine radiographs were acquired in the most stable and relaxed position while the subjects were standing with their arms extended and their hand gently clasped in front of the trunk (clasped position).