Abnormal peri-pubertal anthropometric measurements and growth pattern in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a study of 598 patients

• Published in: Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) Vol. 28; no. 18; p. 2152
• Main Authors: Siu King Cheung, Catherine, Tak Keung Lee, Warren, Kit Tse, Yee, Ping Tang, Sheng, Man Lee, Kwong, Guo, Xia, Qin, Lin, Chun Yiu Cheng, Jack
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 15.09.2003
• Subjects: Adolescent; Age Factors; Anthropometry; Arm - pathology; Body Height; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; Breast - growth & development; Cohort Studies; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Growth Disorders - complications; Growth Disorders - pathology; Growth Disorders - physiopathology; Hong Kong; Humans; Leg - pathology; Lumbar Vertebrae - pathology; Puberty; Scoliosis - complications; Scoliosis - pathology; Scoliosis - physiopathology; Thoracic Vertebrae - pathology; Hong Kong

A cross-sectional study of anthropometric parameters in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). To compare anthropometric parameters and growth pattern of AIS girls versus normal controls during peri-puberty. Abnormal pattern of growth has been reported in AIS patients. The sequential changes of grow...