The first study of epidemiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis shows lower prevalence in females of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

ABSTRACT: AIS is a heterogeneous 3D spinal deformity with Cobb angle ≥10°. It affects children in the age group of 10-16 years globally with 2-3% prevalence and significant female predominance. The exact etiology of AIS is not known however, it is supposed to be associated with factors such as anthropometric, metabolic, neuromuscular abnormalities and genetics.

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of AIS and association of anthropometric factors with AIS in the studied population group.

Methodology

Scoliosis screening of 9,500 individuals was carried out at different educational institutions of Jammu region in Jammu and Kashmir, India using a scoliosis-meter. The subjects were later examined radiologically.

Results

In population of the region, AIS was most prevalent among all

SUBMITTER: Singh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8902575 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature