Epidemiological study of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Eastern China
Yu Zheng, Yini Dang, Xiaojun Wu, Yan Yang, Jan D. Reinhardt, Chengqi He , Mansang Wong
Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 999077 Hong Kong, China. E-mail: 15902305r@connect.polyu.hk, Chengqi He, Center of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, China. E-mail: hxkfhcq2015@126.com
DOI: 10.2340/16501977-2240
Lay Abstract
Children with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) may result in physical and psychological issues. Severe curvatures may lead to disabilities in their adulthood. Therefore, early detection of AIS is essential for appropriate treatment. We studied the prevalence of AIS in Wuxi City, China to target the high-risk populations and then refer them to appropriate early intervention. We found that the prevalence of AIS (2.4%) in this region was slightly higher than that in the meta-analysis. It is also suggested to pay more attention to the children with lower BMI and high risk of scoliotic progression.
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