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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common type of scoliosis, affecting children from the age of 10. In addition to back pain, poor self-perceived health, reduced social participation and cosmetic issues, severe thoracic curves are also strongly associated with reduced pulmonary function. When the scoliosis is severe (Cobb angles above 45–50°) and conservative treatment is not sufficient, surgical management is considered to correct the spinal deformity, maintain/enhance pulmonary function, minimize pain and morbidity. Previous studies assessing the impact of posterior spinal fusion in AIS patients have showed that pulmonary function improved, decreased, or remained unchanged after surgery. In general, the studies did not assess respiratory muscle strength, which could also be impaired due to the biomechanics changes of the spine and thoracic cage. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength three months after corrective surgery for AIS.
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Lopes, A. A., Flores, F., Ribeiro, F., & Oliveira, A. (2018). Pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength after arthrodesis of the spine in patients who have adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Pulmonology, 24(3), 194–195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pulmoe.2018.03.003
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Elsevier