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ArticleSpine deformity2025

Comparing surface topographic range of motion in pediatric patients with Scheuermann kyphosis to healthy controls.

Jenna L Wisch, Akshitha Adhiyaman, Ankush Thakur, Colson P Zucker, Benjamin N Groisser, Patrick Nian, Amith Umesh, Ram Haddas, M Timothy Hresko, Matthew E Cunningham and 4 more

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Jenna L WischHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Akshitha AdhiyamanHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Ankush ThakurHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Colson P ZuckerHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Benjamin N GroisserHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Patrick NianHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Amith UmeshHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Ram HaddasUniversity of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
M Timothy HreskoBoston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
Matthew E CunninghamHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
John S BlancoHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Howard J HillstromHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Roger F WidmannHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA.
Jessica H HeyerHospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, 10021, USA. heyerj@hss.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4895-6944

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purposeThis study compares the range of motion (ROM) in all three planes in patients with Scheuermann kyphosis (SK) to healthy controls using surface topographic (ST) scanning.

methodsSK patients and healthy controls between 11-21 years old were recruited prospectively. Patients underwent ST scanning in maximal forward bend, twist to the right and left, and side-bend to the right and left. Sagittal, axial, and coronal ROM were computed using an automated pathway. An analysis of variance was used to determine significant differences in the ROM (coronal, axial, and sagittal) and asymmetry (coronal and axial) of SK patients versus controls. Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) 22r total, self-image, pain and function, as well as Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) mobility, physical activity and pain interference scores, and HSS Pedi-FABS were collected for all patients.

results23 patients with SK and 98 controls were analyzed. SK group was 78.3% male with BMI of 24.1 kg/m

conclusionsPatients with SK have reduced ROM in all three planes measured by ST, compared to controls. The restriction in motion is accompanied by lower SRS22r pain and total scores, indicating that motion may play an important role in a patient's quality of life. This study is limited by the lack of evaluation of extension when assessing sagittal range of motion, which has previously been documented to be compromised by SK.

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Range of Motion, ArticularScheuermann DiseaseAdolescentCase-Control StudiesChildFemaleHumansMaleProspective StudiesYoung AdultRange of motionScheuermann kyphosisSurface topography

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