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01-12-2014 | Original Article

Altered head orientation patterns in children with idiopathic scoliosis in conditions with sensory conflict

Authors: P. N. Eijgelaar, F. H. Wapstra, E. Otten, A. G. Veldhuizen

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 12/2014

Abstract

Purpose

Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is the most common spinal deformity in adolescents. Defective postural equilibrium may be a contributing factor. The information of the three sensory systems combined enables the formation of a central representation of head position and body posture. Comparison of head angles of girls with and without scoliosis may result in a difference in head orientation.

Methods

25 girls with IS and 16 girls without scoliosis (NS) between the age of 10–16 years stand in a special constructed box on a roll-tilting platform (tilt −14° to +14°).

Results

NS and IS subjects behave quite similarly if there is no sensory conflict, but if there is conflict, the differences between the two groups are greater, especially within the 13- to 14-year-old category.

Conclusions

The differences between groups for different age categories suggest that the process of development of sensory integration for estimation of verticality appears to be different for girls with scoliosis.

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Title: Altered head orientation patterns in children with idiopathic scoliosis in conditions with sensory conflict
Authors: P. N. Eijgelaar
F. H. Wapstra
E. Otten
A. G. Veldhuizen
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue 12/2014
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-014-3508-3

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Altered head orientation patterns in children with idiopathic scoliosis in conditions with sensory conflict

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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