Open AccessThe Berg balance scale for assessing dynamic stability and balance in the adult spinal deformity (ASD) population
Author(s) -
Joseph L. Laratta,
Steven D. Glassman,
Abiola Atanda,
John R. Dimar,
Jeffrey L. Gum,
Charles H. Crawford,
Kelly R. Bratcher,
Leah Y. Carreon
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of spine surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2414-469X
pISSN - 2414-4630
DOI - 10.21037/jss.2019.09.15
Subject(s) - balance (ability) , dynamic balance , spinal deformity , berg balance scale , physical medicine and rehabilitation , scale (ratio) , medicine , deformity , geography , engineering , surgery , cartography , mechanical engineering
Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a prevalent condition in individuals over the age of 65; leading to impaired standing balance and abnormal gait patterns. This functional impairment may be due to the fixed sagittal or coronal malalignment; associated spinal stenosis or deconditioning. The Berg balance scale (BBS) was developed to measure balance by assessing the performance of functional tasks. The purpose of this study is to determine if BBS is a useful metric for evaluating functional status in ASD patients.