Geometric morphometrics of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a prospective observational study

ConclusionThe greater asymmetry observed in AIS was expectable, but the similarity of areas of asymmetry in both groups made us suspect of directional asymmetry in the human torso that could explain the high prevalence of right scoliosis observed in nature. The shape of the torso and the asymmetry should be considered as variables to study in AIS due to its correlation with Cobb angle. Progression of the deformities was not observed in our study, maybe due to short-term follow-up.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research