Temporal Trends in Cervical Spine Curvature of South Korean Adults Assessed by Deep Learning System Segmentation, 2006-2018

Abstract

This study suggests a significant, increasing loss of normal cervical lordotic curvature for both sexes and young adults that is greater in progressively younger cohorts and women. Further research is necessary to evaluate associations between neck pain and loss of cervical curvature and address the need for active promotion and practical interventions aimed at neck posture correction.