Elevated periodic limb movement index is associated with hypoxemia in children with early onset scoliosis
ConclusionThe study suggests that children with early onset scoliosis have higher frequency of periodic limb movements during sleep, and these may be correlated with increased arousal and with hypoxemia.
Source: Sleep and Breathing - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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