The relationship between frailty and spinal alignment in the elderly general population: a two-year longitudinal study

ConclusionFrailty was associated with a worsening in global alignment along the 2- year follow up. The frailty may begin with a decrease in activity and progression of exhaustion; preventing this progression is important through motivation to exercise.Level of evidenceII
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research