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A Study of Intervention for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (청소년기 특발성 척추측만증의 중재에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Seung-Joon
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.60-69
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    • 2004
  • Many methods have been described for the early intervention of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is lateral and rotational spinal curvature in absence of associated congenital or neurologic abnormalities, the most common type of scoliosis observed in child and young adults, and refers to curves that develop after the age of $10{\sim}18$. The curves of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis have the potential to progress rapidly during growth. Curves are currently universally measured by the Cobb's method and Ferguson method. Some curves do not remain small, these may be mildly or severely progressive and the ribs on the convex side of the curve separate, and those on the concave side ribs approximate so rib undergoes deformation with rib humping. The latter may make angles that can affect vestibular system, balance, sensory, especially cardipulmonary function. Intervention for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is based on the patient's age, the angular value of the curve, the maturity of their skeleton, and the topography. The purpose of intervention for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis consists of knowing how to go to the best approach the correction of the lateral curve and rotational deformity holding the achieved for the remainder of spinal growth, preventing significant cosmetic abnormality, pain and cardiopulmonary complication, control the muscle imbalance and proprioceptive postural disturbances, be less need for radical surgery to avoid early surgery.

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The effects of Lumbar Stabilization Exercise on Balance Ability and Lumbar Trunk Muscle Endurance in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis(Pilot study) (요부안정화운동이 청소년기 특발성 척추 측만증 환자의 균형능력과 요부근지구력에 미치는 효과(Pilot study))

  • Shin, Seung-Sub;Lee, Sun-Woo;Song, Chang-Ho
    • Journal of muscle and joint health
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.16-26
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    • 2012
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of lumbar stabilization exercise on balance ability in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: This study was one group pretest-posttest design. Twenty young idiopathic scoliosis patients were recruited for this study. They had the lumbar stabilization exercise program for 40 minutes a day, three times per week for 3 weeks. The lumbar trunk muscle endurance test and clinical balance tests (functional forward reach, functional lateral reach, Fukuda 50-stepping, one leg standing with eyes open and eyes closed) were measured before and after the lumbar stabilization exercise. Results: There were significant differences between pre-and post-test in absolute value of the difference between right and left lateral reach, distance of Fukud 50-stepping and one leg standing on the each side with eyes closed(p<.05). The results showed that the lumbar trunk muscle endurance significantly increased(p<.05). Conclusion: In this study indicated that the lumbar stabilization exercise was effective on balance ability and lumbar trunk muscle endurance in patients with young idiopathic scoliosis.

A Study of Exercise treatment based on Schroth method of Idiopathic Scoliosis (특발성 척추 측만증(Idiopathic Scoliosis)애 대한 Schroth 운동요법에 대한 고찰)

  • Yeom, Do-Sung;Song, Yun-Kyung;Lim, Hyung-Ho
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.181-191
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    • 2010
  • Current treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis(AIS) consists of three phases: observation, bracing, and surgery. Although there are many nonsurgical treatment(bracing, electrical stimulation, exercise, manipulation, acupuncture, etc), their effect is still controversial. In many paper, Schroth method was reported good immediate response to conservative care, which could be considered a sign of good prognosis. Schroth method became effective thai specialists in physiotherapy for spinal deformities teach the patient how to perform a routine of 'curve pattern' specific exercises with the purpose to facilitate the correction of the asymmetric posture and to teach the patient to maintain the corrected posture in dally activities. This Principles of correction exercise treatment are based on those developed by the German physiotherepist K. Schroth.

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A Clinical Study on Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis using DITI (DITI를 활용한 청소년기 특발성 척추측만증에 대한 임상적 고찰)

  • Yang, Tae Jun;Jeong, Sang Jun;Kwak, Min Kyung;Jang, Yeo Jin;Hyun, Min Kyoung;Yoon, Tae Kyung;Kim, Ha Na;Wei, Tung Shuen
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.33 no.4
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    • pp.7-14
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    • 2016
  • Objectives : This study was performed to investigate the correlation between Cobb's angle and digital infrared thermographic imaging(DITI) on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Methods : A total of 56 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis were classified into four groups according to their Cobb's angle. Four groups were made for each increment of $5^{\circ}$: group $5-10^{\circ}$, group $11-15^{\circ}$, group $16-20^{\circ}$, and group $21-25^{\circ}$. Next we checked thermal differences of 6 acupoints(GB21, BL13, BL15, BL20, BL23, BL26) on DITI and analyzed correlation by SPSS ver. 20.0.0 for windows. Results : 1. The average patient age was approximately 13 years old. 2. The majority of patients complained of pain on both sides. 3. Significant correlation was found between group $11-15^{\circ}$ and group $16-20^{\circ}$, group $16-20^{\circ}$ and group $21-25^{\circ}$ on Simsu(BL15) by Duncan test. Conclusion : Using DITI, Simsu(BL15) is expected to be a valid indicator for the diagnosis and treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Chuna Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique for the Pain Relief and Cobb's Angle Improvement in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis : Case Report (추나요법과 근막이완요법의 연소성 특발성 측만증 환자 3례에 대한 증례 보고)

  • Jo, Hee-Guen;Lee, Sang-Young;Han, Sae-Hyuk;Shin, Jun Hyuk;Park, Su-Gon;Kim, Min-Sung;Hwang, Choon-Ho;Park, Jin-Woo;Sung, In-Hyung;Jung, Pil-Sun;Sul, Jae-Uk;Kim, Dae-Hun;Choi, Eun-Sill
    • The Journal of Churna Manual Medicine for Spine and Nerves
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.87-95
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    • 2013
  • Objectives: This report of three cases illustrates the potential effect of chuna therapy and myofascial release technique on back pain and curve regression in the at-risk, skeletally immature patient with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Methods: The correction program for scoliosis takes 3 month per case. Chuna Therapy and MRT were given once a week and other oriental medicine care was given twice a week to care the complications of scoliosis. The Cobb's angle(by X-ray, Full spine view) and Visual analogue scale(VAS) were evaluated before and after the treatments. Results: After the program, both of Cobb's angle and VAS decreased. Conclusion: Though it is a case report, we found Chuna Therapy and MRT might have valid effect on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients. Further rigorous case series and controlled trials are warranted.

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Selection of Fusion Level for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery : Selective Fusion versus Postoperative Decompensation

  • Kim, Do-Hyoung;Hyun, Seung-Jae;Kim, Ki-Jeong
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.64 no.4
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    • pp.473-485
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    • 2021
  • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), which is associated with an extensive range of clinical and radiological presentations, is the one of the most challenging spinal disorders. The goals of surgery are to correct the deformity in 3 dimensions and to preserve motion segments while avoiding complications. Despite the ongoing evolution of classification systems and algorithms for the surgical treatment of AIS, there has been considerable debate regarding the selection of an appropriate fusion level in AIS. In addition, there is no consensus regarding the exact description, relationship, and risk factors of coronal decompensation following selective fusion. In this review, we summarize the current concepts of selection of the fusion level for AIS and review the available information about postoperative coronal decompensation.

A Systematic Review of Chuna Manual Therapy for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

  • Jung, Ga Hyeon;Lee, Hyun;Kong, Hae Jin;Ryu, Hwa Yeon;Ku, Yong Ho;Kang, Jae Hui
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.119-130
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    • 2019
  • This study analyzed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and case studies investigating Chuna manual therapy and variations of this term, for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. On June $15^{th}$, 2019, 6 online databases were used to retrieve studies. A total of 527 articles were retrieved, and 14 RCTs and 20 case studies were selected for review. Typically, the frequency of Chuna therapy was 1-2 times/week. The most common period of treatment was 12 months in RCTs and 3-6 months in case studies. Cobb's angle was the most frequent evaluation index used (11 RCTs and 20 case studies). In control groups, brace treatment was used in 8 RCTs. In 6 RCTs and 20 case studies, Cobb's angle significantly decreased after Chuna therapy, and in 4 RCTs, Chuna therapy was as effective as brace treatment, with no significant difference between groups. Adverse events were not reported except for minor reactions in only 3 case studies. This review suggested that Chuna therapy for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis was more advantageous than and as effective as brace treatment in most cases, although the risk of bias in 13 RCTs was unclear.

Effects of the Functional Garment Wear on Cobb's Angle and COM of Trunk and Pelvic during Gait for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients (청소년 특발성 척추 측만증 환자를 위한 보정웨어가 측만각도와 보행 시 몸통과 골반의 중심이동에 미치는 영향)

  • Park, Yang-Sun;Lim, Young-Tae
    • Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.269-275
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    • 2014
  • The purpose of this study is to develop functional garment wear for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and to analyze changes in Cobb's angle and the COM of the body and the pelvis during gaits in order to identify the effects of the functional garment wear. The subjects of the study were 9 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, who wore the functional garment wear for 12 weeks 12 hours a day. As for the research methods, the scoliotic angle was measured using Cobb's angle, and the shoulder angle and the COM of the body and the pelvis during gaits for the AIS patients were calculated using five high speed infrared cameras. As a result of the study, it was found that the scoliotic angle (Cobb's angle) was reduced significantly and that the smaller the original scoliotic angle, the greater the effects. As for the shoulder motion angle, a significantly larger angle was found 12 weeks after wearing the functional garment wear, and particularly, larger shoulder motion (activity) was observed at the phase of right heel contact. As for the motion of the body and the pelvis, the moving ranges were significantly reduced after wearing the functional garment wear for 12 weeks, which stabilized gait in the patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Medical genomic approach to early-onset scoliosis

  • Yim, Shin-Young
    • Journal of Genetic Medicine
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.94-100
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    • 2021
  • Early onset scoliosis (EOS) describes the onset of scoliosis before the age of 10 years and is associated with significant health risks. Compared to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, studies on the etiology of EOS in children are more common. EOS includes inhomogeneous groups of patients, and the etiology of EOS may be congenital, neuromuscular, syndromic, or idiopathic. The identification of the molecular etiology underlying patients with EOS has been increasing. This could provide valuable information for optimizing the management and care of these children. In this review, EOS was reviewed from a medical genomic perspective.

Juvenile, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated with Chuna Manipulation and Foot Orthosis Treatment : Four Clinical Cases Report (추나 치료와 족부 보조기를 병행한 연소기, 청소년기 특발성 척추측만증 치험 4례)

  • Park, Jung-Woo;Kim, Soon-Joong;Jeong, Su-Hyeon
    • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.65-75
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    • 2013
  • The objective of this study is to report the effect of Chuna manipulation and foot orthosis treatment on juvenile, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis by observing four clinical case studies. Pre-and post-treatment, we investigated the changes in Cobb's angle, pelvic height and walking pattern by using the standing full spine X-ray. After application of a Chuna manipulation and foot orthosis treatment, Cobb's angle was reduced in 4 cases. Difference of pelvic height was reduced in 3 cases, and other 1 case was increased rather. And walking balance was improved in the case of measuring walking balance pattern. This study showed that Chuna manipulation and foot orthosis treatment has meaningful effect on juvenile, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and more researches should be followed.