Late-Onset Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children Six to Fourteen Years Old. A Cross-Sectional Prevalence Study*

Stirling, A J; Howel, Denise; Millner, Peter; Sadiq, SAFAʼA; Sharples, D.; Dickson, Robert A.

doi:10.2106/00004623-199609000-00006

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“…5,6,10,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 In Greece, the prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis increased with age in the screened population: 0.07% in the 9-year-old group, 0.20% in 10-year-old group, and up to 0.40% in 14-year-olds 9. In England, the prevalence rates were 0.1% at 6 to 8 years of age, 0.3% at 9 to 11 years of age, and 1.2% at 12 to 14 years of age 10. In Singapore, the prevalence rates for girls were 0.05% at 6 to 7 years of age, 0.24% at 9 to 10 years of age, 1.37% at 11 to 12 years of age, and 2.22% at 13 to 14 years of age 11…”

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“…Children between 10 and 14 years old are considered as good candidates for school screening tests of scoliosis, as an increased prevalence thereof has been noted with pubertal growth spurts 8. The prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis also increases as the age of a screened population increases 9,10,11. Therefore, screening might be more effective at a younger age, and some have reported that ages between 11 and 12 may be the most appropriate for school screening tests 7.…”

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The Prevalence of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Eleven Year-Old Korean Adolescents: A 3 Year Epidemiological Study

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PurposeSchool screening allows for early detection and early treatment of scoliosis, with the purpose of reducing the number of patients requiring surgical treatment. Children between 10 and 14 years old are considered as good candidates for school screening tests of scoliosis. The purpose of the present study was to assess the epidemiological findings of idiopathic scoliosis in 11-year-old Korean adolescents.Materials and MethodsA total of 37856 11-year-old adolescents were screened for scoliosis. There were 17110 girls and 20746 boys. Adolescents who were abnormal by Moiré topography were subsequently assessed by standardized clinical and radiological examinations. A scoliotic curve was defined as 10° or more.ResultsThe prevalence of scoliosis was 0.19% and most of the curves were small (10° to 19°). The ratio of boys to girls was 1:5.5 overall. Sixty adolescents (84.5%) exhibited single curvature. Thoracolumbar curves were the most common type of curve identified, followed by thoracic and lumbar curves.ConclusionThe prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis among 11-year-old Korean adolescents was 0.19%.

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The Prevalence of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Eleven Year-Old Korean Adolescents: A 3 Year Epidemiological Study

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“…Scoliosis is a relatively common disorder with pathologic spinal curves greater than 20° occurring in approximately 2-4% of children aged six to fourteen [1]. To date, the gold standard for identifying and monitoring scoliosis has been standing anteroposterior (AP) and lateral scoliosis x-ray films, with systematic radiographic imaging performed throughout the individual’s course of treatment.…”

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SOSORT 2012 consensus paper: reducing x-ray exposure in pediatric patients with scoliosis

Knott¹,

Pappo²,

Cameron³

et al. 2014

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This 2012 Consensus paper reviews the literature on side effects of x-ray exposure in the pediatric population as it relates to scoliosis evaluation and treatment. Alternative methods of spinal assessment and imaging are reviewed, and strategies for reducing the number of radiographs are developed. Using the Delphi technique, SOSORT members developed consensus statements that describe how often radiographs should be taken in each of the pediatric and adolescent sub-populations.

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“…Point prevalence is a measure of the proportion of people in a population who has a disease or condition at a particular time or at a particular age, by example one-month prevalence of back pain or prevalence of scoliosis at school screening in 12 year-old children. Point prevalence rates of AIS have been shown to increase with age; from 0.1% in the age-group of six to eight years, to 0.3% in the age-group of nine to eleven years, and 1.2% in the age-group of twelve to fourteen years [4]. …”

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School screening and point prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 4000 Norwegian children aged 12 years

Adobor

Rimeslåtten²,

Steen

et al. 2011

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BackgroundSchool screening for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is discussed. The aim of the present study was to describe the point prevalence of AIS and to evaluate the effectiveness of school screening in 12-year- old children.MethodsCommunity nurses and physical therapists in the Southern Health region of Norway including about 12000 school children aged 12 years were invited to participate. All participating community nurses and physical therapists fulfilled an educational course to improve their knowledge about AIS and learn the screening procedure including the Adam Forward Bending Test and measurement of gibbus using a scoliometer.ResultsSub-regions including 4000 school children participated. The prevalence of idiopathic scoliosis defined as a positive Adam Forward Bending Test, gibbus > 7° and primary major curve on radiographs > 10°, was 0.55%. Five children (0.13%) had a major curve > 20°. Bracing was not indicated in any child; all children were post menarche; four had Risser sign of 4, and one with Risser 1 did not have curve progression > 5° at later follow-up. In one of these 5 children however, the major curve progressed to 45° within 7 months after screening and the girl was operated.ConclusionThe point prevalence of AIS in 12- year old children is in agreement or slightly lower than previous studies. The screening model employed demonstrates acceptable sensitivity and specificity and low referral rates. Screening at the age of 12 years only was not effective for detecting patients with indication for brace treatment.

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Late-Onset Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children Six to Fourteen Years Old. A Cross-Sectional Prevalence Study*

Cited by 110 publications

References 29 publications

The Prevalence of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Eleven Year-Old Korean Adolescents: A 3 Year Epidemiological Study

The Prevalence of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Eleven Year-Old Korean Adolescents: A 3 Year Epidemiological Study

SOSORT 2012 consensus paper: reducing x-ray exposure in pediatric patients with scoliosis

School screening and point prevalence of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 4000 Norwegian children aged 12 years

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