Instrumental Evaluation of Self-correction in Patients With Juvenile and Adolescent
To date, there is no objective assessment method for the quality of the self-correction performed by patients with scoliosis. The study consists of two parts, both retrospective, and distinct on the basis of the tools used to assess self-correction. Part 1: Retrospective assessment of the radiographic variations between spontaneous position and self-correction in subjects suffering from juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Both measurements were performed in a single session. Part 2: Retrospective assessment of the variations between spontaneous and self-correcting position in subjects with juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using objective parameters deriving from non-invasive 3D ultrasound instrumentation (Scolioscan, Telefeld, Hong Kong).
• Diagnosis of juvenile or adolescent idiopathic scoliosis;
• Age \>= 10 years;
• Single and double curves with amplitude \>= 15 ° Cobb;
• Performing exercises according to SEAS for at least 6 months
⁃ Only for part 1 (radiographic)
• Availability of radiographic investigation in upright position and in self-correction Only for part 2 (ultrasound)
• Availability of ultrasound assessment in upright position and in self-correction
• Complete radiograph of the spine in anteroposterior projection performed in the 45 days preceding or following the medical examination.
• Risser between 0 and 2.