Open Access Database of Standing Full Body Radiographs in Asymptomatic Volunteers

Summary

A study of the skeletal structure and how the structure changes over time. The aim of the study is to evaluate the skeleton in 10 year increments to determine an understanding of the normal skeleton as a person ages. By using x-ray analysis, a new low dose x-ray system (EOS) can be used to evaluate the whole body to see changes in the bone structure over time. Subjects will be asked to undertake one x-ray analysis of their whole body skeletal structure. There will be 25 male and 25 female subjects per decade. The averaging of the measured skeletal parameters will provide information on changes over time generating a standardized expectation of general changes in skeletal structure as participants age.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Males and females age 21-85 without a history of spine surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of spine or neural axis surgery
* History of cancer with or without metastatic disease
* Connective tissue, rheumatologic (or other inflammatory arthropathies), or neurologic disorders
* History of knee replacement surgery, as these may have contractures causing unexpected changes in alignment
* Severe osteoarthritis of the hips/knees/ankles
* Spondylitis
* Compression fractures or other trauma of the spinal column
* Previous trauma/fractures of the pelvis whether or not surgery was required
* Previous trauma or fractures of the lower extremities requiring surgery
* Pregnant women
* BMI \>37
* Oswestry Disability Index score \>25

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