Functional Reach Test as a Clinical Tool for Assessing Postural Balance Limits Among Adult Spinal Deformity Patients

What this Trial Is About

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a common condition that affects posture and balance, often making daily activities difficult and increasing disability risk. Researchers are studying a new balance assessment called the functional reach test (FRT) to better understand balance limits in ASD patients compared to healthy adults. This study aims to provide spine surgeons with useful data on balance loss risk and guide future research on surgical treatments for ASD. The study involves two groups: adults with ASD undergoing spinal realignment fusion surgery and healthy adults without spine problems as controls. Balance will be assessed using wearable motion sensors and a force plate during normal standing and the functional reach test. The study will track changes before surgery and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery to evaluate postural sway and reach distance. Participants will undergo functional balance tests and report pain and disability levels at several time points over two years. Researchers will also assess timed mobility tests to understand overall function. This data will help standardize clinical balance assessments and improve decision-making for ASD care. The total participation time includes preoperative evaluation and multiple follow-up visits up to 24 months post-surgery.

Effect of Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery on Functional Reach