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Measurements of the thoracic parameters according to T4–T12 kyphosis
| Normokyphosis (N = 36) | Hypokyphosis (<20°, N = 44) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoracic volume | 5,186 ± 996 mm3 | 4,818 ± 829 mm3 | 0.09 |
| SPIa | 12.4 ± 1.9 % | 13.8 ± 1.4 % | 0.0004 |
| SPIm | 7.9 ± 1.1 % | 8.9 ± 1.1 % | 0.0009 |
Values are presented with standard deviation
SPIa apical spinal penetration index, SPIm mean spinal penetration index
