Normative Data of Pulmonary Function Tests and Radiographic Measures of Chest Development in Children Without Spinal Deformity: Is a T1–T12 Height of 22 cm Adequate?

ConclusionsPercent-predicted FEV1 and FVC values for normal children with a T1–T12 height of 22 cm at skeletal maturity were <50%. Though this analysis does not take into consideration radial expansion of the chest or children with scoliosis (idiopathic, congenital, neuromuscular), these values are concerning and may not be adequate to guarantee that children with early-onset scoliosis who are fused with T1–T12 heights of 22 cm will have an asymptomatic pulmonary status in adulthood.Level of EvidenceLevel IV.
Source: Spine Deformity - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research