05 July 2026 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Radiographic Cervical Sagittal Alignment Parameters in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain, Degenerative Neck Pain, and Healthy Individuals
Na-won An
ABCDEF 1, Jin-wook Sung AB 2, Hong-gyu Jang BC 3, Chae-woon Seo DE 1, Ye-eun Jang EF 1, Ui-jae Hwang F 4, Jae-seop Oh BCDEF 5*
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.952950
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e952950
Table 2 Comparison of cervical sagittal alignment parameters (sagittal vertical axis and spino–cranial angle) among the degenerative neck pain, nonspecific neck pain, and healthy control groups.
| Variable | Between group | Mean difference | Standard error | P value | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2–C7 SVA (mm) | DNP | NSNP | −7.45 | 2.41 | 0.008* | −13.24 to −1.66 |
| Control | −1.00 | 2.41 | 0.912 | −6.78 to 4.80 | ||
| NSNP | DNP | 7.45 | 2.41 | 0.008* | 1.66 to 13.24 | |
| Control | 6.46 | 2.28 | 0.016* | 1.00 to 11.92 | ||
| Control | DNP | 1.00 | 2.41 | 0.912 | −4.580 to 6.78 | |
| NSNP | −6.46 | 2.28 | 0.016* | −11.92 to −1.00 | ||
| SCA (°) | DNP | NSNP | −6.79 | 2.34 | 0.014* | −12.40 to −1.19 |
| Control | −1.33 | 2.34 | 0.84 | −6.94 to 4.28 | ||
| NSNP | DNP | 6.79 | 2.34 | 0.014* | 1.19 to 12.40 | |
| Control | 5.46 | 2.20 | 0.041* | 0.18 to 10.75 | ||
| Control | DNP | 1.33 | 2.34 | 0.847 | −4.28 to 6.94 | |
| NSNP | −5.46 | 2.20 | 0.041* | −10.75 to −0.18 | ||
| Footnote: Data are presented as mean±standard deviation (SD). SVA, sagittal vertical axis (mm); SCA, spino–cranial angle (degrees); DNP, degenerative neck pain; NSNP, nonspecific neck pain; CI, 95% confidence interval. * | ||||||