Correlation Between the Cobb's Angle and the Forward Head Posture in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Oct 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to understand the relationship between a specific measurement called Cobb's angle, which shows the curve of the spine in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), and two other factors: forward head posture and the strength of neck muscles. The main goal is to see if there is a connection between these aspects in young people aged 10 to 18 who have AIS and a forward head posture that is less than 48 degrees.

To participate in this study, individuals need to have AIS with a Cobb angle greater than 10 degrees and have not had previous spine surgery. The study is not yet recruiting, but once it starts, participants will likely undergo X-rays to measure their spine curvature and may be asked to perform some physical assessments. This research could help improve understanding of how scoliosis and posture are related, which might lead to better treatment options for young patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1- Patients with AIS. 2- Patient with forward head posture CVA less than 48 degress. (Fard et al .,2021) 3- Patients aged between 10 and 18 years, (Upasani et al., 2007). 4- Patients who underwent Posterioanterior (PA) and lateral X-ray radiography, and Cobb angle \>10°.(Nasser et al.,2023) 5- Patients with Lenke types (1 to 6). 6- No previous spine surgery ((Wang, et al., 2017).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1- Patients with congenital scoliosis (including hemivertebrae, butterfly vertebrae, and failure of segmentation), (Shu-Man Han et al., 2022 and Nasser et al., 2023).
• • 2- Other developmental thoracic deformity (funnel chest etc.). 3- Scoliosis with definitive reasons (secondary to neurofibromatosis, Marfan syndrome, and syringomyelia).
• • 4- Patients with neurologic deficit or spondylolisthesis (Upasani et al., 2007).
• • 5- History of spinal trauma and infection, and metabolic bone disease.