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ArticleSpine deformity2025

Pulmonary function in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: an explorative study of a wearable smart shirt as a measurement instrument.

N Te Hennepe, V L J M Steegh, M H Pouw, J Roukema, M De Kleuver, M L Van Hooff

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6 authors.

N Te HennepeDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9381-7981
V L J M SteeghDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-6585-4908
M H PouwDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2253-0227
J RoukemaDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Respiratory Medicine, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6971-7892
M De KleuverDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3506-1212
M L Van HooffDepartment of Orthopedic Research, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Miranda.vanHooff@radboudumc.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9376-3714

Funding

Scoliosis Research Society 889914
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAdolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) presents various challenges, including respiratory symptoms that impact pulmonary function. This study aims to explore the feasibility of using a smart shirt for continuous monitoring of lung volumes and heart rate during routine activities in AIS patients.

methodsA single-center exploratory feasibility study was conducted with AIS patients aged 16-22 years with a thoracic curvature of ≥ 30 degrees and absence of respiratory comorbidities. A smart shirt was utilized to continuously monitor cardiopulmonary parameters during mild exercise, which included a standardized walking route with the ascent of multiple stairs.

resultsFive participants completed the study. Baseline spirometry measurements showed a range of values for forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV

conclusionThe study confirms the feasibility of using a smart shirt for continuous measurement of cardiopulmonary parameters in AIS patients during daily activities. Incongruities between spirometry results and perceived dyspnea exists, which questions the nature of the perceived dyspnea. Further research is needed to validate these findings and explore the impact of AIS characteristics on measurement accuracy.

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LungRespiratory Function TestsScoliosisWearable Electronic DevicesAdolescentFeasibility StudiesFemaleForced Expiratory VolumeHeart RateHumansMaleSpirometryVital CapacityYoung AdultAdolescent idiopathic scoliosisPulmonary functionRespiratory functionWearable technology

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PMID39085742
PMCPMC11729058

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