Anterior chest hump in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis- questionnaire evaluation

Anterior chest hump in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis- questionnaire evaluation

Background Thoracic hump, shoulder imbalance, lumbar hump were known as trunk deformities associated with scoliosis bothering patients. In addition to these deformities, anterior chest hump (ACH) occurring at the distal end of the anterior chest wall on the convex side, may be another noteworthy problem. We evaluated how much patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) were bothered by ...

The Rib Hump in Idiopathic Scoliosis

This paper describes a simple method for the recording of rib deformity in idiopathic scoliosis. The relationships have been recorded between the measured rib hump and rib depression deformities and I) the rotation of the vertebral bodies (as measured by the method of Nash and Moe on the standing radiograph); 2) the degree of lateral curvature (as measured by the method of Cobb on the standing ...

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

BACKGROUND Scoliosis refers to deviation of spine greater than 10 degrees in the coronal plane. Idiopathic Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity that develops in otherwise healthy children. The sub types of scoliosis are based on the age of the child at presentation. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) by definition occurs in children over the age of 10 years until skeletal maturity. ...

Evaluation of Patient Outcome and Satisfaction after Surgical Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using Scoliosis Research Society-30

Background:  Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) may lead to physical and mental problems. It also can adversely affect patient satisfaction and the quality of life. In this study, we assessed the outcomes and satisfaction rate after surgical treatment of AIS using scoliosis research society-30 questionnaire (SRS-30).   Methods:  We enrolled 135 patients with AIS undergoing corrective surgery...