The Spine Kinematics and Center of Pressure Excursion During Functional Task Vertebral Compression Fractures Subjects

The Spine Kinematics and Center of Pressure Excursion During Functional Task in Scoliosis and Vertebral Compression Fractures Subjects

This study aimed to assess the sensory and kinematic components of the limits of stability (LOS) test in patients with vertebral compression fracture (VCF) .

This study enrolled adults with VCF (VCF group), older adult without spinal deformity (NE group), and young adults (NY group). The Biodex balance system was employed to calculate the balance score and the LOS of participants. An inertia motion system was used to record kinematic data. The center of pressure (COP) signals of postural stability and LOS were used to calculate the frequency power spectrum for interpreting the sensory component.

Vertebral compression fracture Inclusion Criteria:

older than 65 years osteoporosis diagnosed by a bone mineral density test of the lumbar spine (T-score < -2.5; T: peak bone mass) thoracic-lumbar VCF on radiography without displacement

Vertebral compression fracture Exclusion Criteria:

other spinal diseases that might also cause back pain (such as scoliosis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, lumbar disk disease, and spinal stenosis) a history of diabetes a history of neurological disease (such as cerebral vascular disease, peripheral neuropathy and vestibular disease).

Control Inclusion Criteria:

None the control participants had evidence of gait, postural, or spine disorders.