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ArticleEuropean journal of translational myology2025

A neurophysiological and genetic assessment of a case of rapidly progressive scoliosis.

Maria Chiara Maccarone, Matilde Paramento, Edoardo Passarotto, Paola Contessa, Maria Rubega, Emanuela Formaggio, Stefano Masiero

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Article in European journal of translational myology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Maria Chiara MaccaroneDepartment of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; Padova Neuroscience Center, University of Padova, Padova. mariachiara.maccarone@phd.unipd.it.
Matilde ParamentoDepartment of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Padova. matilde.paramento@phd.unipd.it.
Edoardo PassarottoDepartment of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova. edoardo.passarotto@studenti.unipd.it.
Paola ContessaOrthopedic Rehabilitation Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova. paola.contessa@aopd.veneto.it.
Maria RubegaDepartment of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova. maria.rubega@unipd.it.
Emanuela FormaggioDepartment of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova. emanuela.formaggio@unipd.it.
Stefano MasieroDepartment of Neurosciences, Section of Rehabilitation, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; Orthopedic Rehabilitation Unit, Padova University Hospital, Padova. stef.masiero@unipd.it.

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Abstract

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal deformity characterized by a lateral deviation of at least 10° Cobb, categorized into idiopathic and non-idiopathic forms, caused by identifiable factors like congenital abnormalities, neuromuscular conditions, or genetic syndromes. This case report discusses a 15-year-old girl with growth delay and Growth Hormone (GH) deficiency who experienced rapid scoliosis progression. Initial evaluations were normal, and Electroencephalography (EEG) showed nonspecific alterations, but further assessment revealed a MYH3 gene variant associated with scoliosis, short stature, and distinct facial features. Treatment with a Lyon ARTbrace and tailored exercises stopped curve progression. This case highlights the need for thorough evaluations in atypical AIS cases to uncover potential causes.

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