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ArticleJournal of orthopaedics

A Tisano, A Alito, D Milardi, R Fazio, L Virelli, C Zanella, C Ruggeri, V Filardi, D Bruschetta

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Article in Journal of orthopaedics. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

A TisanoDep of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98100, Messina, Italy.
A AlitoU.O.C. Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Policlinico G. Martino, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98100, Messina, Italy.
D MilardiDep. of Biomedical, Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Via C. Valeria 1, 98100, Messina, Italy.
R FazioRehabilitation Center E. Spalenza, Don Gnocchi Foundation, Via Camillo Golgi 1, 25038, Rovato (BS), Italy.
L VirelliSection of Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation and Functional Recovery, Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano (MI), Italy.
C ZanellaDivision of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Corso A.M. Dogliotti, 14, 10126 Torino, Italy.
C RuggeriDep of Clinical and Experimental Medicine University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98100, Messina, Italy.
V FilardiD.A. Research and Internationalization, University of Messina, V. C. Del Mare 41, 98100, Messina, Italy.
D BruschettaDep. of Biomedical, Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, Via C. Valeria 1, 98100, Messina, Italy.
University of Messina · ITAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "G. Martino" · ITDon Carlo Gnocchi Foundation · ITIRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital · ITUniversity of Turin · IT

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSpinal disorders and obesity are increasing and are an important cause for concern among healthcare and educational bodies. There is a wide variability in the literature of clinical positivity for scoliosis in the examination of the spine.

aimOur study aims to investigate a relationship between scoliosis hump in schoolchildren and obesity, evaluating different kind of variables.

methodsThe sample was comprised by 478 schoolchildren from Italy, with a mean age of 12.6 years (SD: 1.861). They were classified by using ATR test, body mass index (BMI), the Edinburgh Inventory, the deep flexion test.

resultsResults of ATR test evidence 26 subjects (5,4%) positive for ATR ≥ 7; 102 subjects (21,3%) positive for ATR ≥ 6; and finally 191 subjects (40,0%) positive for ATR ≥ 5. There were 191 (40%) subjects with scoliosis; obesity was present in 62 (13%) cases and, after the regression, associations were found between scoliotic posture and gender, presence of obesity, and flexibility.

conclusionsOur study confirms a relationship between obesity and scoliosis, which increases with the age. Female subjects have higher risks to develop humps and spinal disorders. It is advisable to use a combination of several parameters to achieve a more sensitive evaluation.

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Physical examinationScoliosisSpine

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PMID32904173
PMCPMC7452159
OpenAlexW3065081997

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