Ibrahim M. Moustafa

Vertebral Body Wedge Geometry Predicts Lumbar Lordosis Beyond Pelvic Morphology in Chronic Low Back Pain

Objectives: Lumbar vertebral wedge angles reflect vertebral body geometry and may influence lordosis. Whether the total wedge index (TWI) and segmental wedge angles differ between asymptomatic individuals and chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients, and predict lordosis independent...

Reliability of the Biomechanical Assessment of the Sagittal Thoracic Spine on Radiographs Used in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Literature Review

Background: Measurement reliability of the sagittal thoracic spine, e.g., thoracic kyphosis and balance, on radiographs has an unknown evidence base. This literature review aims to systematically identify and evaluate the reliability of biomechanical assessments of the sagittal t...