TheT1 pelvic angle, a novel radiographic measure of global sagittal deformity, accounts for both spinal inclination and pelvic tilt and correlates with health-related quality of life.

T, Protopsaltis; F, Schwab; N, Bronsard; JS, Smith; E, Klineberg; G, Mundis; DJ, Ryan; R, Hostin; R, Hart; D, Burton; C, Ames; C, Shaffrey; S, Bess; T, Errico; V, Lafage

doi:10.2106/jbjs.m.01459

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TheT1 pelvic angle, a novel radiographic measure of global sagittal deformity, accounts for both spinal inclination and pelvic tilt and correlates with health-related quality of life.

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Protopsaltis T

Schwab F

Bronsard N

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Adult spinal deformity is a prevalent cause of pain and disability. Established measures of sagittal spinopelvic alignment such as sagittal vertical axis and pelvic tilt can be modified by postural compensation, including pelvic retroversion, knee flexion, and the use of assistive...

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