The effect of Scheuermann's kyphosis on rib cage morphology: A skeletal study.
Hyperkyphosis
Scheuermann's kyphosis
rib cage
rib length
rib shape
Journal
Annals of anatomy = Anatomischer Anzeiger : official organ of the Anatomische Gesellschaft
ISSN: 1618-0402
Titre abrégé: Ann Anat
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 100963897
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
23 Oct 2024
23 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
18
08
2024
revised:
17
10
2024
accepted:
20
10
2024
medline:
26
10
2024
pubmed:
26
10
2024
entrez:
25
10
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Evolutionary changes in human rib cage morphology rendered it prone to pathologies like Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK). However, the impact of SK on rib cage morphology is unclear. This study aimed to examine differences in rib cage morphology (e.g., ribs and sternum) between SK patients and a control group. Measurements of the vertebral body, transverse process angle, sternum, and rib size were taken from the skeletons of SK patients (76) and a control group (96). Statistical tests were carried out to examine differences between the study and control groups and between the right and left sides. Correlations were obtained to examine the associations between the extent of the kyphosis (kyphosis angle) and rib cage variables. The SK group yielded significantly longer and flatter ribs than the control group in both sexes. However, males had the largest differences in the 9 SK affects the morphology of the entire thorax and changes rib proportions similarly in males and females. These changes might have a role in bipedal stability and locomotion efficiency. Moreover, understanding the unique anatomy of SK patients is essential when performing an anterior release and anterior fusion operative approach. Finally, it provides insights into respiratory complications and poor prognosis related to individuals suffering from severe hyperkyphosis.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Evolutionary changes in human rib cage morphology rendered it prone to pathologies like Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK). However, the impact of SK on rib cage morphology is unclear.
PURPOSE
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to examine differences in rib cage morphology (e.g., ribs and sternum) between SK patients and a control group.
METHODS
METHODS
Measurements of the vertebral body, transverse process angle, sternum, and rib size were taken from the skeletons of SK patients (76) and a control group (96). Statistical tests were carried out to examine differences between the study and control groups and between the right and left sides. Correlations were obtained to examine the associations between the extent of the kyphosis (kyphosis angle) and rib cage variables.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The SK group yielded significantly longer and flatter ribs than the control group in both sexes. However, males had the largest differences in the 9
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
SK affects the morphology of the entire thorax and changes rib proportions similarly in males and females. These changes might have a role in bipedal stability and locomotion efficiency. Moreover, understanding the unique anatomy of SK patients is essential when performing an anterior release and anterior fusion operative approach. Finally, it provides insights into respiratory complications and poor prognosis related to individuals suffering from severe hyperkyphosis.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39454838
pii: S0940-9602(24)00140-7
doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152348
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doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
152348Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier GmbH.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Declaration of Competing Interest Smadar Peleg, Ruth Pelleg-Kallevag, Gali Dar, Nili Steinberg, Ziv Lenzner and Hila May, declare that they have no conflict of interest.