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Kyphosis deformity of spine

Known as: Gibbus, Hunched back, Gibbus deformity 
Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is… (More)

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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Premature aging-like phenotype in fibroblast growth factor 23 null mice is a vitamin D-mediated process.
Fibroblast growth factor 23 null mice (Fgf-23-/-) have a short lifespan and show numerous biochemical and morphological features… (More)
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2005
Highly Cited
2005
Proximal junctional kyphosis in adult spinal deformity following long instrumented posterior spinal fusion: incidence, outcomes, and risk factor analysis.
STUDY DESIGN To analyze patient outcomes and risk factors associated with proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) in adults undergoing… (More)
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Premature aging in mice deficient in DNA repair and transcription.
One of the factors postulated to drive the aging process is the accumulation of DNA damage. Here, we provide strong support for… (More)
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Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
The natural history of post-tubercular kyphosis in children. Radiological signs which predict late increase in deformity.
The progression of post-tubercular kyphosis in 61 children who received ambulatory chemotherapy was studied prospectively. The… (More)
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Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Radiographic analysis of sagittal plane alignment and balance in standing volunteers and patients with low back pain matched for age, sex, and size. A prospective controlled clinical study.
STUDY DESIGN A global and segmental study on standing lateral radiographs of 100 volunteers and 100 patients who had low back… (More)
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Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Cervical laminectomy and dentate ligament section for cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
Seventy-five patients who underwent surgical treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy were evaluated with respect to the… (More)
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Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Measurement of scoliosis and kyphosis radiographs. Intraobserver and interobserver variation.
Interobserver variations for measurements of the Cobb angle on radiographs of patients who had kyphosis were comparable with… (More)
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Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Relationship of lung function to severity of osteoporosis in women.
To determine if the severity of osteoporosis and its resultant hyperkyphosis cause measurable impairment of lung function, 74… (More)
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Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Vertebral osteotomy for correction of kyphosis in ankylosing spondylitis.
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  • 1985
Eleven patients with ankylosing spondylitis had severe disabling kyphosis with forward bending of the upper part of the spine… (More)
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Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Reciprocal angulation of vertebral bodies in a sagittal plane: approach to references for the evaluation of kyphosis and lordosis.
In order to establish a sagittal plane curve reference table for standing subjects examined laterally, we determined an easily… (More)
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