Analysis of the Degree of Involvement of the Lower Limb Muscles in the Pathological Process in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis

Background . The problem of the effect adolescent idiopathic scoliosis on functional condition lower limb muscles is still highlighted insufficiently. Aim Analysis degree involvement in pathological process adolescents with scoliosis. Methods. A comparative analysis has been made results examination 209 adolescents: 25 scoliosis; 170 normal adolescents; 14 congenital moments force ofthe were evaluated using dynamometric stands. Electrophysiological characteristics registered by method global and stimulation electroneuromyography. Results decrease amplitude voluntary EMG femoral accompanied dropping relative to values control group. leg are characterized preservation at level test subjects under conditions reduced high frequency. M-responses indicator excitation propagation velocity along motor fibers also preserved. There no statistically significant correlations between amount spine deformity, one hand, asymmetry Conclusion In function decreased, there relationship deformity muscles. similar character muscle changes can testify that cause observed not disease etiology, but insufficient activity.