Sacral slope: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview
Sacral slope is a measurement of how the top of the sacrum tilts when viewed from the side. It helps describe pelvic position and overall posture in the sagittal (side-view) plane. It is most commonly measured on lateral (side-view) spine or pelvis imaging. Clinicians use it to understand hip–pelvis–spine alignment and how it may relate to symptoms or surgical planning.