Publications by authors named "Lisa Christianson"
Study Design: A study of agreement between different measures of kyphosis, a clinical standing measure (Debrunner kyphometer; Protek AG, Bern, Switzerland) versus a supine radiologic measure (Cobb angle).
Objectives: To determine whether a supine radiologic measure of kyphosis in older women is a reasonable estimate of clinical kyphosis determined in the standing position, and to investigate a computerized assessment of the Cobb angle.
Summary Of Background Data: Few studies have investigated kyphosis measurement agreement involving older adults.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the prevalence of lumbar spine listhesis (both anterolisthesis and retrolisthesis) among African American women aged 65 and older, finding it to be significantly higher compared to white women.
- The research included 481 participants who were assessed through lumbar spine X-rays, revealing that 58.3% exhibited anterolisthesis, particularly increasing with age and varying at different spinal levels.
- While anterolisthesis did not correlate with low back function, retrolisthesis was linked to decreased disc height and more spinal and walking issues, highlighting important health implications for this demographic.