Evaluation of upper extremity function and its relation to curve pattern in female adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis
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Evaluation of upper extremity function and its relation to curve pattern in female adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: a pilot study Gozde Yagci1 · Damlagul Aydin Ozcan1 · Cigdem Ayhan1 · Gokhan Demirkiran2 · Yavuz Yakut3 · Muharrem Yazici2 Received: 2 January 2020 / Accepted: 19 May 2020 © Scoliosis Research Society 2020
Abstract Study design Cross-sectional and clinical measurement. Objective To evaluate upper extremity function and its relation to the curve pattern in idiopathic scoliosis. Summary of background data Postural alterations and trunk distortions—caused by three-dimensional deformity itself in idiopathic scoliosis—may lead to functional changes in the upper extremity of subjects. Methods Handgrip, pulp and lateral pinch strengths, hand dexterity, hand reaction time, coordination of upper extremity, upper extremity performance, throwing accuracy, and self-reported upper extremity disability were evaluated in 96 subjects. These subjects were divided into 3 groups: 47 with main thoracic curve pattern scoliosis (Lenke type 1), 31 with thoracolumbar/lumbar curve pattern scoliosis (Lenke type 5), and 18 unaffected (healthy control). Comparisons were performed between these three groups. Results The thoracic scoliosis group showed a significant decrease in concave lateral pinch strength, concave hand dexterity of turning, coordination of the upper extremities, and concave hand reaction time than the thoracolumbar/lumbar scoliosis group (p
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